DESIGNER UNKNOWN NATIONAL EXPORT EXPOSITION / PHILADELPHIA. 1899. 45x20 inches, 114 1/4x50 3/4 cm. Ketterlinus, Philadelphia. Condition B+: repaired tears and restoration at edges; creases and abrasions in margins and image; light water stains in image. A rare American Art Nouveau image allegorically depicting the country's strengths at the fin-de-siecle in art, industry, technology and commerce. Executed with the style, advanced technique and flourish of American Art Nouveau masters such as Will Bradley and Louis Rhead.
