Search site: Advanced search   Categories Antique Prints Antique Maps Books Magazines Vintage Prints Modern Art Prints Local Victoria Artist Gustave Dore Art Prints Special Gift certificates Links Help Contact us Privacy statement Terms of Service & Conditions Vintage-Views Antique Prints and Maps :: Antique Prints :: Scientific :: Mechanical :: FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT, Firetruck fire hoses, fireman, FEUERSCHUTZ - FEUERSPRITZEN , 1894 Original Antique Wood Engraving FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT, Firetruck fire hoses, fireman, FEUERSCHUTZ - FEUERSPRITZEN , 1894 Original Antique Wood Engraving   Click to enlarge Approx Image Size : 8 X 5 inches Approx Overall Size with Margins: 6 x 9 1/2 inches CONDITION: FULL PAGE PRINT - PRINT ON THE BACK. Excellent Condition. Image is clean, clear, sharp with beautiful detail. As scanned. Printed on cream color coated paper. This beautiful print would look great matted and framed. Or an art supply store can provide you with a selection of frames for old art treasures. PRINT SHOWS; HOOKS AND LADDERS, ANTIQUE FIRE ENGINES Wood engraving is, simply, the craft, or technique, of engraving, using the medium of wood. This was the earliest type of engraving. The original method — which is more precisely termed wood cutting, since it used a knife rather than engraving tools — was developed around 1400. The outlines of the design to be engraved were put down on a side of smooth-grained wood, and, usually with a knife, the excess surface of the wood block (all but the lines) would be cut away, a process called blocking. This left a set of raised wooden lines on the face of the block. In order make a print of this engraving, thick ink was applied to the raised design. This is known as a relief. Finally, a sheet of paper (or other material) was pressed firmly against the wood in order to assure that all the lines printed. This method led directly to the development of the printing press, and the 1453 introduction of a press using movable type by Johann Gutenberg. Details   SKU 0527532k6 Quantity in stock 1 item(s) available Price: US$20.00 Options   Quantity 1 Add to cart         Your cart Cart is empty View cart Money Order, Check or PayPal Orders history You don't need to register to purchase items. However, registering will keep you informed of specials and your subjects of interest. Username Password Log in Register Recover password If Javascript is disabled in your browser click here

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