1893 Chicago World's Fair Lithograph: Gilded Entrance Transportation Building Art

1893 Chicago World's Fair - "The Gilded Entrance to the Transportation Building"
Chicago Tribune Art Supplement, October 15, 1893

Original color lithographic art supplement published by the Chicago Tribune to commemorate the World's Columbian Exposition.This example retains strong original color with excellent architectural detail and atmosphere.

A museum-worthy survivor from one of the most important international exhibitions of the 19th century.

Details

• Publication: Chicago Tribune , 1893

• Medium: Color lithographic art supplement

• Subject: World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago

• Size: approx. 10 in. x. 8 in.

• Condition: See photos for exact condition; no restoration. Small tear along the right lower margin and a few handling marks.

These supplements are increasingly scarce, particularly in desirable subjects such as night scenes, Court of Honor views, and architectural centerpieces.