(New York) after J.H. Smith. New York. ca. 1834
$175.00
“New-York.”
This attractive view after John Rubens Smith, an English immigrant who became one of the more important American artist/engravers of the early19th century, was included in John H. Hinton’s
History and Topography of the United States of North America
. Hinton’s travel book was first published in 1830. Its text and pleasing illustrations made the work so popular that it continued to be published in a variety of editions for over 30 years. The views were based upon the drawings and paintings of many well known artists, some of whom, worked on the spot. A lovely view of the city from across the water. A variety of ships, ply the waters.
11 x 8 1/4 inches.
Hand colored steel engraving.
Excellent condition.
1 in stock
