John Stobart Print - Georgetown: Vessels at the Potomac Wharf in 1842

Description: Georgetown: Vessels at the Potomac Wharf in 1842 Artist: John Stobart Dimensions: 18" x 27" Date Issued: 1980Edition: 750 This is a is new, signed and numbered print by the artist. It has been stored flat in acid free sleeve, out of direct sunlight, and has never been framed. We have been an authorized dealer for John Stobart for over 30 years and have over 100+ prints in our inventory or available to us directly from the artist. Our agreement with the artist specifies we list all of his prints at full retail price. Please let us know if you have any questions. About This Print: In 1711, when the Swiss explorer Baron Christopher de Graffenried was searching for a location to build shelters for German miners who were immigrating into the colony, he became quite interested in Georgetown. He considered the Potomac to be deep enough for the controlling drafts of sailing vessels. Gradually Georgetown became the largest tobacco-shipping center of the eighteenth century, and by the end of the century shipments of flour and grain out of the port nearly equaled the tobacco export. The whiter, softer wheats, which were shipped out in cotton sacks and wooden barrels, were particularly favored by the American and British navies: business was brisk. Georgetown reached its zenith in value of exports in 1792-1793, just after the town was incorporated in the new territory (later the District) of Columbia. Much of this trade was coastal, as foreign exports were beginning to shift to the open port of Alexandria. Vessels were needed, however, to service the thriving wholesale grocers, chandlers, and fishing industries all crowded together along the early Georgetown waterfront. Around the time depicted in the painting, milling had become a dominant force on the waterfront, and the shipment of tobacco was declining rapidly. Georgetown's port activities dwindled gradually in the latter part of the nineteenth century; today the waterfront's purpose seems to be mostly that of channeling the heavy flow of traffic in and out of Virginia and Washington. What was once a flourishing center for one method of transportation has become a conduit for another means of travel. Payment:Orders within the state of California will 8.5% sales tax upon sale. Payment must be received within 72 hours of winning bid. We accept PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Discover. Multiple orders can be combined with no additional shipping. Shipping:We guarantee your item will arrive in mint condition. This item ships via UPS insured for FREE in the United States and expedited shipping is available upon request on all items. Import duties, taxes, and other charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. About The Gallery:Scrimshaw Gallery is home to the most complete selection of nautical art, scrimshaw, paintings and prints, knives, sculptures and other collectibles. Scrimshaw Gallery represents many of the leading maritime artists working today. Also, Scrimshaw Gallery has the largest collection of contemporary scrimshaw done by the finest artists working in the U.S. We are dedicated to bringing fine art to the experienced collector as well as introducing the fine art of collecting to the novice collector.

Price: 1200 USD

Location: Sausalito, California

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