1882 Wood Engraving KV Proeven Norwegian Hunting Sloop Swedish Arctic XGYC4

This is an original 1882 black and white in-text wood engraving of the Norwegian hunting sloop the, KV Proven, that was sailed by the Swedish arctic expedition that explored the Yenisei River, Siberia, Russia. CONDITIONThis 129+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Please note: There is printing on the verso. Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White Grade: Very Fine +++ Dimensions: Approximately 4.5 x 4.5 inches; 11 x 11 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation) Keywords specific to this image: Art, Nautical, Maritime, Sailing, Ship, Vessel, Boat, Mast, Rigging, Polar, Ice, Dinghy, Crew, Adventure, Voyage, Explorer, Norway, Sweden, European, Hull, Scandinavian, Yenisei River, Siberia, RussiaXGYC4C82