Snapshots of the Past Wall Art L, sku-5290305646 Print

Snapshots of the Past Wall Art in Black, size L, is a framed historical print depicting Louis XVI, King of France, facing front at a writing table. The source title credits A. Lacauchie and lith. Jules Rigo et cie. and gives dimensions of 17-7/8" x 21-7/8". SKU: sku-5290305646; UPC: 466393714182.

The company reproduces historical maps, photographs and prints restored from the Library of Congress archives on fine-art and archival paper, using pigmented inks. Founded in 2001, it was the first company to offer Library of Congress images as museum-quality fine-art reproduction prints.

Its buyers include over 200 bookstores and other retailers, along with tens of thousands of internet customers. It was selected as a vendor for the 2008 White House redecoration project. Lithography was invented in 1796.

The Library of Congress began its American Memory pilot project in 1989, laying the groundwork for the National Digital Library Program, which began in 1995 and digitizes selected collections focused on American cultural history. The company also offers vintage posters and early aerial views of cities including Manhattan, Boston, Chicago and San Francisco for display or as gifts.