San Antonio, Texas: Harper's Weekly, 1887
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Title: SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS | Drawn by Harry Fenn from Photographs
- Author: Harper's Weekly
- Date: January 1, 1887
- Condition: Excellent
- Inches: 9 1/8 x 13 1/2 [Image]
- Centimeters: 23.17 x 34.29 [Image]
- Product ID: 308570
This expertly composed page features a series of finely detailed engraved illustrations depicting distinctive landmarks and historical sites of San Antonio, Texas, drawn by Harry Fenn from original photographs. At the top, a wide panorama captures the bustling market in Military Plaza, alive with wagons, vendors, and townsfolk against a backdrop of prominent adobe buildings. Below, architectural vignettes highlight San Antonio’s legendary Spanish colonial heritage, including the ornamented doorway and elaborately carved window of a mission, the iconic façade of the Alamo, and exquisite renderings of Mission Concepción and the city’s cathedral, each presented with architectural sensitivity and atmospheric perspective. In the lower right, a parade ground scene and an overhead landscape view evoke the open spaces and daily activity of the city, offering viewers a picturesque mosaic of 19th-century San Antonio’s cultural and historical character.
Background on Creator
Harper's Weekly, formally known as Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization, was an influential American political magazine published from 1857 until 1916 by Harper & Brothers. It gained prominence for its extensive coverage of the American Civil War, providing readers with both news and striking illustrations that depicted the realities of war. The magazine featured notable contributions from prominent illustrators and writers, including political cartoonist Thomas Nast, whose work helped shape public opinion during a tumultuous period in American history.
The publication was characterized by a blend of serious journalism, fiction, essays, and humor, making it a staple for readers interested in current events and cultural commentary. Its editorial stance evolved over time, initially supporting the Union cause during the Civil War and later addressing various social and political issues of the day. With a peak circulation of over 200,000 copies, Harper's Weekly played a crucial role in informing and influencing public discourse in the United States until its final issue in 1916.
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Title: SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS | Drawn by Harry Fenn from Photographs
- Author: Harper's Weekly
- Date: January 1, 1887
- Condition: Excellent
- Inches: 9 1/8 x 13 1/2 [Image]
- Centimeters: 23.17 x 34.29 [Image]
- Product ID: 308570
This expertly composed page features a series of finely detailed engraved illustrations depicting distinctive landmarks and historical sites of San Antonio, Texas, drawn by Harry Fenn from original photographs. At the top, a wide panorama captures the bustling market in Military Plaza, alive with wagons, vendors, and townsfolk against a backdrop of prominent adobe buildings. Below, architectural vignettes highlight San Antonio’s legendary Spanish colonial heritage, including the ornamented doorway and elaborately carved window of a mission, the iconic façade of the Alamo, and exquisite renderings of Mission Concepción and the city’s cathedral, each presented with architectural sensitivity and atmospheric perspective. In the lower right, a parade ground scene and an overhead landscape view evoke the open spaces and daily activity of the city, offering viewers a picturesque mosaic of 19th-century San Antonio’s cultural and historical character.
Background on Creator
Harper's Weekly, formally known as Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization, was an influential American political magazine published from 1857 until 1916 by Harper & Brothers. It gained prominence for its extensive coverage of the American Civil War, providing readers with both news and striking illustrations that depicted the realities of war. The magazine featured notable contributions from prominent illustrators and writers, including political cartoonist Thomas Nast, whose work helped shape public opinion during a tumultuous period in American history.
The publication was characterized by a blend of serious journalism, fiction, essays, and humor, making it a staple for readers interested in current events and cultural commentary. Its editorial stance evolved over time, initially supporting the Union cause during the Civil War and later addressing various social and political issues of the day. With a peak circulation of over 200,000 copies, Harper's Weekly played a crucial role in informing and influencing public discourse in the United States until its final issue in 1916.
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Title: SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS | Drawn by Harry Fenn from Photographs
- Author: Harper's Weekly
- Date: January 1, 1887
- Condition: Excellent
- Inches: 9 1/8 x 13 1/2 [Image]
- Centimeters: 23.17 x 34.29 [Image]
- Product ID: 308570
This expertly composed page features a series of finely detailed engraved illustrations depicting distinctive landmarks and historical sites of San Antonio, Texas, drawn by Harry Fenn from original photographs. At the top, a wide panorama captures the bustling market in Military Plaza, alive with wagons, vendors, and townsfolk against a backdrop of prominent adobe buildings. Below, architectural vignettes highlight San Antonio’s legendary Spanish colonial heritage, including the ornamented doorway and elaborately carved window of a mission, the iconic façade of the Alamo, and exquisite renderings of Mission Concepción and the city’s cathedral, each presented with architectural sensitivity and atmospheric perspective. In the lower right, a parade ground scene and an overhead landscape view evoke the open spaces and daily activity of the city, offering viewers a picturesque mosaic of 19th-century San Antonio’s cultural and historical character.
Background on Creator
Harper's Weekly, formally known as Harper's Weekly: A Journal of Civilization, was an influential American political magazine published from 1857 until 1916 by Harper & Brothers. It gained prominence for its extensive coverage of the American Civil War, providing readers with both news and striking illustrations that depicted the realities of war. The magazine featured notable contributions from prominent illustrators and writers, including political cartoonist Thomas Nast, whose work helped shape public opinion during a tumultuous period in American history.
The publication was characterized by a blend of serious journalism, fiction, essays, and humor, making it a staple for readers interested in current events and cultural commentary. Its editorial stance evolved over time, initially supporting the Union cause during the Civil War and later addressing various social and political issues of the day. With a peak circulation of over 200,000 copies, Harper's Weekly played a crucial role in informing and influencing public discourse in the United States until its final issue in 1916.
