This collection examines the multifaceted role of print matter in mediating the experience of the panorama, a dominant visual medium from 1787 to 1900. The book gathers primary historical sources such as advertisements, reviews, handbills, descriptive programs, and annotated keys that accompanied these large-scale paintings. By analyzing these diverse textual artifacts, the authors explore how print shaped public perception and engagement with panoramic art. The collection highlights the interplay between visual spectacle and textual interpretation in the 19th century.

The collection offers a deep dive into the often-overlooked textual ephemera surrounding 19th-century panoramas. By compiling these primary sources, the authors provide scholars and enthusiasts with essential material for understanding the public's interaction with this visual art form. The focus on mediation through print highlights a crucial aspect of how art was consumed and interpreted during the period. This work is likely to be of significant interest to those studying visual culture, art history, and the history of media.