Iceland's Fire and Ice: Rare Engravings of a Volcanic Wonderland, 1820

€ 590

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1820
Sheet size: 26 × 19 cm (10.2 × 7.5 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-13597-35

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

Good condition, especially considering its age. Two small pinholes in the top. Aged paper with typically warm, yellowish-brown hue. Study the image carefully.

About this sheet

The image is a two-part engraving with the upper section titled "Mount Hecla, with one of its Glaciers," depicting the formidable Mount Hecla in Iceland, an active volcano known for its glaciers.

In the foreground, figures are shown observing the natural wonder. The lower section, "The Geyser or Boiling Spring in Iceland," illustrates the iconic geothermal geyser, with figures witnessing the powerful eruption of steam and water. This engraving, published by Sherwood, Neely, and Jones in 1820, showcases the dramatic and rugged landscape of Iceland's volcanic and geothermal features.

The original publication of this work is still unknown and more research is needed.