Item 63: Lithograph titled, “ Scene on the Susquehannah,” by [Alexander Lawson], [1809]
Item — Box: 21, Folder: 63
Dates
- Created: [1809]
Creator
- [Lawson, Alexander, 1773-1846] (Person)
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Lithograph
Condition Note:
Fair, print is worn and the paper is very discolored.
Measurements:
5 ¼ in. x 8 ⅜ in.
Title:
Scene on the Susquehannah [sic.] See the Foresters a poem
Description:
A lithograph print shows Alexander Wilson and two companions walking along a trail in a heavily wooded area near the Susquehanna River where they encounter a large rattlesnake blocking their way, one man raises a rifle to shoot the snake, but Wilson, carrying a pack on his back and a short walking stick, intercedes, the man does not shoot, the snake crosses the path, and the travelers continue their journey. In 1804, Alexander Wilson, considered the father of American ornithology, took a walking tour to Niagara Falls, which he commemorated in a long poem titled "The Foresters : A poem descriptive of a pedestrian journey to the falls of Niagara, in the Autumn of 1804" serialized in The Port Folio magazine from June 1809 to March 1810.
The Susquehanna River is a major river located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States and covers much of Pennsylvania. It stretches 444 miles long, making it the longest river on the East Coast, and the 16th largest river in the United States. The river is made up of two main branches including the North Branch and the West Branch. The river drains 27,500 square miles that includes much of Pennsylvania. The river empties into the northern part of the Chesapeake Bay.
The date and artist of the manuscript have been ascertained by a comparison with a similar manuscript found on the Library of Congress’ website. Alexander Lawson was an American etcher and engraver who was most active in his work in Philadelphia.
The date and artist of the manuscript have been ascertained by a comparison with a similar manuscript found on the Library of Congress’ website. Alexander Lawson was an American etcher and engraver who was most active in his work in Philadelphia.
Location:
Susquehanna River
Transcription:
Scene on the Susquehannah
See the Foresters a poem
Creator
- [Lawson, Alexander, 1773-1846] (Person)
- Wilson, Alexander, 1766-1813] (Person)
Repository Details
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Wilkes-Barre PA 18701 US
570-408-2000
570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu