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The Founding of New Bern by Graffenried by David Silvette
Photo CreditCarol M. Highsmith Photography
The Founding of New Bern by Graffenried
Photo CreditCarol M. Highsmith Photography

The Founding of New Bern by Graffenried

Artist
Year1938
Classification painting
Medium oil on canvas
Dimensions81 x 162 in. (205.7 x 411.5 cm)
Credits New Deal Art Program
Location
  • Composed of two scenes, the panel to the left shows Baron Christopher DeGraffenreid (founder of New Bern) telling "Old World" residents about the "New World."  The center panel to the right depicts the history of printing and publishing in North Carolina.  James Davis, who set up the first printing press in the province, in 1749, is shown with the press.