Julia Belle Swain Steamboat Lithograph by Fredric Faust

This item is a vintage color lithographic print on medium-weight paper, depicting the historic Julia Belle Swain paddle-wheel steamboat. The artwork features the white, multi-decked vessel traveling across dark water under a dramatic, clouded sky executed in muted tones of grey, blue, and sepia. The print clearly displays the text 'Julia Belle Swain' on the side of the wheelhouse and 'Peoria, Illinois' in the bottom left corner. The artist's signature, 'FAUST 1971,' is visible in the lower right-hand corner, dating the original work to the early 1970s. The paper shows significant signs of aging and wear, most notably dark water staining and foxing along the left vertical margin and the bottom edge, characteristic of exposure to moisture. The paper also displays a pronounced curl, suggesting it has been stored in a roll for an extended period. Despite the staining, the central image remains largely clear and retains much of its original detail and illustrative quality. The print is unframed and shows some edge wear and minor creasing, indicating a need for professional conservation and mounting to prevent further deterioration.