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Richard Rummel, University Of Chicago, Illinois, 1908

SKU:  194818

Richard Rummel, University Of Chicago, Illinois, 1908

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Richard Rummel’s Bird’s-Eye View of the University of Chicago, Illinois, created in 1908, is a masterful depiction of one of America’s leading research institutions. Known for his detailed and artistic aerial perspectives, Rummel captures the architectural grandeur and thoughtful design of the university's campus during its formative years. 

The map showcases the university’s iconic Gothic Revival style, with notable structures such as Cobb Hall, Hutchinson Commons, and Harper Memorial Library. These buildings exemplify the blending of traditional European architectural influences with the ambitions of a modern American university.

The lithograph provides a clear layout of the central quadrangles, emphasizing the symmetry and deliberate organization of the campus.

The nearby Midway Plaisance, a remnant of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, is visible, connecting the campus to the broader landscape of Chicago’s South Side.

The University of Chicago, founded in 1890, was still a relatively young institution in 1908 but had already gained a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. This view captures the campus at a time of significant growth, reflecting its ambition to become a world-class university.

Rummel’s work serves as both a historical record and a piece of art, preserving the university’s early 20th-century appearance. It highlights the institution's commitment to intellectual and architectural excellence, making it a cherished piece for historians, alumni, and collectors alike.

Materials

Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

  • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
  • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
  • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

Framing tips

Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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