Mark Twain's House Blueprint | Art Print

Completed in 1874, the Mark Twain house was designed by Edward Tuckerman Potter and Alfred H. Thorp for noted American author and humorist Samuel Clemens and his family. The Clemenses lived here from 1874 until 1891, during which time Mr. Clemens wrote a number of novels now recognized as classics of American literature, including "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" (1876), "A Tramp Abroad" (1879), "The Prince and the Pauper" (1880), "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" (1884), and "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court" (1889). The house was erected on a portion of the property known as "Nook Farm," a close-knit, prestigious enclave that included, in addition to the Clemens family, authors Harriet Beecher Stowe and Charles Dudley Warner, and suffragist Isabella Beecher Hooker. The Clemenses were known for their ostentatious lifestyle and entertaining. Guest included noted personalities of the day, including literary figures William Dean Howells, Thomas Bailey Aldrich and Bret Harte; actor Edwin Booth, and British explorer and journalist Sir Henry Morton Stanley. The Mark Twain House, with its irregular configuration, many gables, projecting bays, balconies, and covered porches provides a stunning example of the eclectic European-inspired Continental Picturesque style favored by the well-to-do from the late 1850s through the early 1870s. The design also follows several local conventions with its use of Windsor brick and Connecticut River Valley brownstone and with its glass-enclosed Conservatory modeled after a design attributed to Nook Farm neighbor Harriet Beecher Stowe. Of particular note, Louis Comfort Tiffany and his firm Associated Artists decorated the first floor rooms and central hall of the house. The Aesthetic Movement decor was influenced by East and Near East design and features intricate geometric stenciling on walls and doors, specialty wallpapers and some pierced brasswork and carved teak woodwork. Also, the house was fitted with the most advanced technological equipment of the day, including a telephone, speaking tubes and bells, burglar alarm, gas lighting, central heating, and extensive plumbing. Hang it in your favorite spot to enjoy everyday and for years to come! It brightens and personalizes your room as it brings you joy every time you walk in! ————————————————— Additional Information **These prints are NOT framed, pictures of framed pieces are for example only.** ** Please remember that each computer monitor displays colors differently, therefore the color you see on your screen might be slightly different than the actual printed color ** **Please note that the image might be cropped slightly differently depending on the size of the paper that you order. This will not make any difference in terms of the quality of the photo or affect the point of image in any way** ————————————————— Shipping & Delivery The shipping price on each item depends on the size of the print, the weight of the package and the distance the package travels. **Orders will SHIP OUT within 2-4 business days. We ship out all orders in high quality photo mailers and heavyweight tubes to ensure the safety of each package.** We use USPS to ship out all orders. ONCE SHIPPED, orders WILL ARRIVE in 1-5 DAYS depending on your home’s proximity to our store. If available, we will also send an e-mail with the tracking number once the package has been shipped out. Our shipping charges accurately reflect our cost of shipping and materials. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions regarding your shipment. ————————————————— Returns & Exchanges **Due to the unique creation of these prints, and because we print them as ordered, we do not accept returns for “not wanted” product.** However, if you receive your product damaged, let us know and we’ll be happy to quickly resolve the issue. Please send pictures of the damage to the shipping envelope or tube as well as a picture of the damage to your print. In an effort to quickly process your orders, we print new orders right away. If you placed the order by mistake, you can send us a request to cancel the order. However, if the order has been printed, we will not be able to cancel it. Thank you so much for visiting