{"id":2186,"date":"2026-07-21T09:51:45","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T09:51:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/?post_type=product&#038;p=2186"},"modified":"2026-09-18T09:44:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T09:44:12","slug":"estate-of-e-k-knapp-the-blackwell-survey","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/?product=estate-of-e-k-knapp-the-blackwell-survey","title":{"rendered":"Estate of E. K. Knapp \u2013 The Blackwell Survey"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">Step into the tranquil, sprawling beauty of mid-19th-century American landscape design with this exceptional vintage fine art print. Originally hand-painted circa 1936 by American artist <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"187\">George Stonehill<\/b> for the WPA&#8217;s historic <i data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"227\">Index of American Design<\/i>, this captivating watercolor and gouache plan reconstructs the historic <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"324\">Peter K. Knapp Estate<\/b> as recorded in the famous <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"372\">Blackwell Survey of 1860<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">Depicted from a charming bird&#8217;s-eye aerial perspective, the composition maps out a grand country residence with soft pink and mauve rooflines, nestled among winding cream carriage drives, formal parterre garden beds, rolling green lawns, and dense groves of mature trees. Meticulously restored to preserve its rich emerald watercolor washes and authentic bottom inscription, this print effortlessly bridges cartographic history with lush, biophilic wall decor.<\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"6\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The History: <\/b>During the Great Depression, the U.S. Federal Art Project established the <b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"87\">Index of American Design<\/b> (1935\u20131942) under the Works Progress Administration (WPA). This ambitious initiative employed skilled American artists to meticulously document the nation&#8217;s folk art, historic decorative crafts, and early architectural monuments. As part of this effort, artist George Stonehill drew upon the 1860 Blackwell Survey\u2014a famed series of land surveys documenting 19th-century country estates across northern Manhattan before the region was urbanized\u2014to recreate lost landscape geometries. Inscribed along the bottom as <i data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"625\">&#8220;ESTATE of E. K. KNAPP &#8211; THE BLACKWELL SURVEY 1860&#8221;<\/i>, Stonehill&#8217;s original masterwork is preserved in the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C..<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Aesthetic:<\/b> A masterclass in landscape architecture and organic spatial harmony, this aerial estate map creates a soothing, structured visual anchor. Stonehill uses a rich, expressive palette of emerald, lime, sage, and deep forest green to depict the sweeping lawns and layered tree canopies, beautifully contrasted by the warm mauve and dusty-rose tones of the central manor house. Symmetrical flower beds hug the residence, while a gracefully curving drive leads toward a secluded circular garden feature. Complete with an authentic hand-lettered title along the bottom margin, this print brings a quiet, intellectual, and timeless country-house allure to modern walls.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">It is an ideal statement piece for:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"10\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\">Landscape architects, interior designers, urban planners, map collectors, gardeners, historians, and lovers of vintage WPA-era American art.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\">Quiet home offices, private libraries, grand entryways, hallways, living rooms, or as an anchor piece above a wooden console or sideboard.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\">Traditional estate, modern farmhouse, Japandi, mid-century modern, or transitional interior design styles that value warm, natural palettes and historic depth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"11\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Product Details<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"16\">Artist:<\/b> George Stonehill (American, Index of American Design \/ WPA)<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Title:<\/b> Estate of E. K. Knapp (<i data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"30\">Peter K. Knapp Estate \u2013 The Blackwell Survey 1860<\/i>)<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Subject:<\/b> Antique American Garden Layout, Estate Map &amp; Architectural Survey<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Original Date:<\/b> c. 1936 (Documenting an 1860 Estate Survey)<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Style:<\/b> American WPA Watercolor \/ Historic Architectural Illustration<\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"13\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Museum-Quality Vintage Prints<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">Our vintage posters are made to order using premium Gicl\u00e9e printing techniques. Every piece is printed on thick, heavyweight fine art paper (200gsm) with a smooth, completely matte finish.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\">We specifically source an acid-free, natural-toned paper that perfectly recreates the warmth and authentic character of original mid-century lithographs. Unlike standard glossy posters, our premium matte finish ensures there is zero glare when your artwork is framed behind glass, resulting in a rich, museum-quality display. Combined with long-lasting, UV-resistant pigment inks, your print is designed to remain vibrant for generations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Step into the tranquil, sprawling beauty of mid-19th-century American landscape design with this exceptional vintage fine art print. 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