| Method | Wood engraving with original hand colouring |
| Artist | Josiah Wood Whymper |
| Published | Published under the Direction of the Committee of General Literature and Education, Appointed by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge [c. 1849] |
| Dimensions | Image 170 x 230, Sheet 212 x 278 mm |
| Notes |
Plate 24 from Josiah Wood Whymper's 'Thirty Plates Illustrative of Natural Phenomona, Etc.' The plate depicts the rare reflective phenomenon that is known to take place in the straits of Messina, the mirage appears between Sicily and the coast of Italy. Extensive explanatory text printed below. The thirty plates from the work were offered both coloured and uncoloured, as can be seen from the differing prices below the publisher's imprint. Josiah Wood Whymper (1813-1903) was an English wood engraver, book illustrator and watercolourist who specialised in riverscapes. He was also well known for his fine engravings of animals, fish and landscapes for 'The Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge'. Condition: Slight time toning. Light diagonal crease to top right corner. |
| Framing | unmounted |
| Price | £45.00 |
| Stock ID | 45310 |