A framed black and white print titled Russian Hill Along Taylor Street, San Francisco by American architect Louis Christian Mullgardt (1866-1942). The image depicts an upward view of the steep street with mature trees and hillside residences. The artist's plate signature and original creation date (1912) are in the bottom left corner with the title in the bottom right. It is housed in a simple dark-stained wood frame. Written verso on the frame's backing paper is an inscription and signature by the artist dating this print 1913. 

Dimensions: (print, sight) 11h x 7w inches, (frame) 12h x 8w inches

Louis Christian Mullgardt (1866-1942) was an influential American architect associated with the First Bay tradition of Northern California architecture. He settled in San Francisco in 1905, where he established an independent practice and became known for imaginative designs combining Arts and Crafts principles with European decorative influences. One of his famous works was the original M.H. de Young Memorial Museum in Golden Gate Park.

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Overall good vintage condition. There is notable mat burn around the image from an old frame job. Minimal other age-appropriate wear is visible across. No damage or restoration revealed under blacklight. Handling wear is visible around the frame, notably some finish loss. The backing paper with the artist's inscription and gift date is ripping off. Please see photos.