Image of Christopher Columbus presenting treasures, goods, and Native American Indians to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain in a richly appointed throne room surrounded by courtiers and onlookers; print produced for the World's Fair Columbian Exhibition. "Copyright 1893 by L. Prang & Co. Boston."--text, bottom left margin. "Published by the Prang Educational Co., Boston, U.S.A."--text, bottom right margin. "His reception, the most magnificent in all Spanish history, took place in February, 1493. He brought back with him from the New World six tattooed Indians, all sorts of animals, mineral products and vegetables, among others, Indian corn and potatoes, idols, weapons, household utensils, clothing, musical instruments and Indian baskets."--text, bottom center margin.
Type
image
Extent
1 lithograph : color printed ; overall 61.6 x 77.15 cm (24 1/4 x 30 3/8 in.)
Columbus, Christopher--Pictorial works Ferdinand V, King of Spain, 1452-1516--Pictorial works Isabella I, Queen of Spain, 1451-1504--Pictorial works Indians of North America--Pictorial works World's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.) Lithographs--Color--1875-1900. (gmgpc)
Source
Jay T. Last Collection Louis Prang Archive Large Size The Jay T. Last Collection of Graphic Arts and Social History, Huntington Digital Library
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