Feature PointsVINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of Vintage 1870 Jungle Serpent Print. Printed on archival-grade paper that maintains vivid color accuracy for over 100 years without fading or discoloration.PREMIUM GALLERY PAPER: Heavyweight fine art paper with non-reflective matte finish eliminates glare while delivering museum-grade appearance and lasting durability.PROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to correct age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.BORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to ensure safe delivery and perfect condition upon arrival.MADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.Additional InformationCreated circa 1870 by Russell, Morgan & Co. of Cincinnati, this dramatic poster depicts a massive serpent coiling around its prey in a dense tropical jungle. Spanning over eleven feet across two panels, the artwork exemplifies the bold visual spectacle that defined American circus advertising during the Gilded Age.Russell, Morgan & Co. was founded in 1867 when A.O. Russell and Robert J. Morgan purchased the printing section of the Cincinnati Enquirer, backed by circus owner John F. Robinson Jr. The firm became a leading producer of circus posters from a city that dominated America's entertainment printing trade.Cincinnati served as the undisputed capital of American circus poster production during the nineteenth century, with firms like Russell, Morgan & Co. supplying vivid imagery to traveling shows nationwide. Exotic animal scenes such as this proved irresistible to audiences eager for glimpses of the natural world's raw power.This reproduction from the Library of Congress collection preserves a striking example of nineteenth-century American graphic art at its most visceral and commanding. It appeals to collectors of vintage circus memorabilia, natural history artwork, and the bold visual tradition that transformed traveling shows into unforgettable cultural spectacles.
