"Albany"

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.

11 x 8 1/4 inches.
Hand colored steel engraving.
Excellent condition.