Nature in Descending Regions by Yaggy, 1893
Marvel at the captivating artwork “Nature in Descending Regions,” created in 1893 by the distinguished Levi Walter Yaggy. This antique colour lithograph stands as a testament to Yaggy’s brilliance in educational art and his pioneering use of chromolithography. Each intricate detail captures the vibrant world of natural phenomena, designed to inspire and educate 19th-century students.
Now, through The Unique Maps Co., you can own a piece of this historic masterpiece as an exclusive fine art print. Each print is meticulously restored and crafted to the highest standards, ensuring that the radiant colours and exquisite details of Yaggy’s original work are preserved. Our prints are rendered on thick archival matte paper, designed to maintain its beauty for decades without the risk of fading or wrinkling.
Levi Walter Yaggy, an innovative 19th-century educator, is renowned for his majestic geographical and educational charts. His visionary use of chromolithography allowed him to produce stunningly colourful educational visuals, intended for classroom use. “Nature in Descending Regions” exemplifies his passion for geography and education, featuring vibrant hues and dynamic compositions that animated the natural world for young learners.
Yaggy’s charts were not merely educational tools but were also beautiful objects intended to engage and captivate students. His works often combined educational value with artistic beauty, allowing students to explore the natural world and universe in a visually stunning way. Especially notable are the pieces with moving parts and tinted gels, adding an interactive dimension to his educational materials.
This print would make a delightful gift for art lovers, educators, and anyone with a keen interest in history or the natural world. It is also an ideal choice for birthdays, Christmas, Father’s Day, housewarming celebrations, or even as a unique corporate leaving gift, sure to add an air of refined elegance and historical significance to any space.
If you’re not sure what size to order, or you’re looking for a custom order of some kind – a different size, a different colour, a special frame – then please contact me. I usually respond within a few minutes.
You can see an example of my fine art personalisation service in the fifth image. Zoom in and take a look. My personalised artwork is always very well received. Take a look at more examples of personalisation.
You can also choose to age your art print to make it look older. This is popular amongst my customers who want their artwork to look like an older, antique print. You can see an example of ageing in the sixth product image, or go ahead and check out lots of examples of other aged artwork.
The model in the listing images is holding the 24x36in (60x90cm) version of this art print.
I can print and frame this beautiful piece of art at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). If you are looking for a size or framing option that isn’t available online, please get in touch.
This artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My standard frames come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and custom framing is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.
