(Lake George) American Scenery. George Virtue, London, 1839. $165.00

"Rogers' Slide. Lake George."

Illustrated travel books were very popular during the 19th century.  William Bartlett was one of the most talented and prolific of travel artists.  In 1836 Bartlett came to the United States to make sketches for N.P. Willis's American Scenery, a two-volume work focusing on Eastern Canada and the United States, published in London in 1839. Bartlett chose views that celebrated both the topographical beauty of North America along with views of urban areas and their economic and social prosperity.  Bartlett's prints became the most influential travel engravings of America, and are some of the earliest accessible prints of the United States.

this view shows the majestic Adirondack Mountains surrounding Lake George where well fashionably dressed vacationers row and sail in the placid waters.

Engraving with hand color,
8 1/4 x 11 inches sheet,
very good condition.