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Richard Rummel, West Point Military Academy, New York, 1908

SKU:  194825

Richard Rummel, West Point Military Academy, New York, 1908

€56,00 EUR
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Richard Rummel’s Bird’s-Eye View of the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, created in 1908, is a stunning lithograph that captures the historic academy in meticulous detail. Known for his skill in producing detailed and aesthetically pleasing aerial views, Rummel offers a unique perspective on this iconic institution, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Hudson River.

The lithograph highlights significant structures, including Cadet Chapel, The Plain, West Academic Building, and the Barracks, all rendered with architectural precision. These buildings symbolize the academy's storied history and commitment to military excellence.

The map emphasizes West Point’s position atop a commanding bluff overlooking the Hudson River, reflecting its strategic importance in American military history.

Rummel’s perspective showcases the orderly arrangement of the campus, including parade grounds, training facilities, and pathways, illustrating the academy’s disciplined ethos.

The view incorporates the rugged terrain, forests, and the flowing Hudson River, capturing the beauty and strategic significance of the location.

Founded in 1802, the United States Military Academy at West Point is the oldest military academy in the United States. By 1908, it had established itself as a premier institution for developing military leaders. This lithograph captures the academy during a period of modernization and growth, reflecting its enduring legacy and evolving role in American defense.

Rummel’s bird’s-eye view of West Point is both an artistic masterpiece and a historical document. It preserves the appearance of the academy at the dawn of the 20th century, serving as a cherished piece for historians, alumni, and collectors, while celebrating the enduring traditions of military education and service.

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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