Crater of Kirauea, in the Island of Hawaii, as it Appeared in 1838.
PrinterPrinted by
E.B. & E.C. Kellogg
(American, 1840 - 1867)
DraftsmanDrawn by
Robert Bakewell
(American, born 1790-1800)
After a work byAfter a work by
Captain Parker
After a work byAfter a work by
Captain Chase
Date1841
MediumLithography; printer's ink on wove paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 4 3/8 x 6 13/16in. (11.1 x 17.3cm)
Sheet (height x width): 6 1/8 x 9 3/8in. (15.6 x 23.8cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Charles Boswell.
Object number1846.6.2
DescriptionA huge caldera is surrounded by rocky cliffs. Three small figures of men, two of them holding staffs, are in the right foreground. Within the caldera are several smaller craters, apparently full of lava, and numerous small volcanic cones and fumeroles. Smoke issues from some of the smaller cones; fire or molten rock appears to erupt from two cones. A cone in the center resembles a geyser. Lava appears to flow over the rim of the crater at the left. The sun appears on the horizon in the right background. The different features are identified by letters "A" "A" "B" "C" "C" "C" "C", but the key is lacking.
Collections
Date Note: This lithograph appeared in Vol. XL of the American Journal of Science and Arts (April 1841).
Status
Not on view
J. C. Dexter Photo Company
1910
