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Die Mammuths Hohle. (Mammoth Cave) in Kentucky.

  • ARTIST: Herrmann Meyer

  • PUBLISHER: Published by H. J. Meyer, Berlin.

  • MEDIUM: Engraving handcolored,

    DATE: c.1850.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 4 1/4 x 6 1/4" (10.7 x 15.7 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: A 19th-century perspective of Die Mammuths Hohle. (Mammoth-Cave) in Kentucky, captured as an engraving and hand colored to highlight the details. <br><br> From "Meyer's Universum". Herrmann Meyer is known for his small but very well engraved views of various towns and scenes in America. View of stalactites and stalagmites inside cave with four people. <br><br> Mammoth Cave, located in central Kentucky, is part of Mammoth Cave National Park. It's the world's longest known cave system, with more than 420 miles (676 kilometers) of surveyed passageways. The park offers various tours that showcase its extensive underground labyrinth, unique geological formations, and diverse wildlife. Mammoth Cave is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve, emphasizing its global significance and natural beauty.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a mat for handling. 14 x 11" mat.

  • CONDITION: Good condition with modern handcoloring.

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