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City of Boston, Harbor View from South Boston – Antique Maritime Engraving, 1870
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About the Item
City of Boston, Harbor View from South Boston – Antique Maritime Engraving
This finely detailed 19th-century engraving titled City of Boston (From South Boston) presents a lively maritime view of Boston Harbor at a time when sail still dominated coastal and international trade. The composition looks across the busy harbor toward the city skyline, with numerous sailing vessels, small boats, and dockside activity animating the foreground. Fishermen and harbor workers attend to their craft along the shoreline, while larger ships ride at anchor or maneuver under sail in the middle distance.
The print was engraved after a drawing by S. D. W. Dwiggins and published by Cassell
Company Limited, London. Cassell’s illustrated views of major world cities were intended for an international audience and combined documentary accuracy with a refined pictorial style. This Boston view reflects European interest in American port cities as centers of commerce, industry, and transatlantic exchange during the later 19th century.
The engraving is notable for its careful rendering of rigging, hulls, and reflections on the water, conveying both the complexity and rhythm of harbor life. The balance between working boats in the foreground and the distant urban skyline gives the scene depth and narrative clarity. Boston appears as a thriving maritime city, defined by its relationship to the sea and its role in trade, fishing, and shipbuilding.
As a historical image, this print documents Boston before the full transition to steam-powered shipping, preserving the visual character of a sail-driven harbor. It appeals to collectors of American city views, maritime history, and 19th-century engravings, as well as to those with a particular interest in Boston and New England heritage. The wide horizontal format makes it especially suitable for prominent wall display.
Condition report
Good antique condition. Light age toning and scattered foxing, primarily in the margins. The engraved image remains clear and well-defined. A visible plate mark is present. No major tears or losses observed.
Framing suggestions
A dark walnut, black, or antiqued gilt frame with a wide off-white mat will complement the maritime subject and enhance contrast. A double mat with a subtle darker inner line adds depth and a museum-style presentation.
Technique: Steel engraving
Maker: After S. D. W. Dwiggins, published by Cassell
Company Limited, London, c. 1870s
- Dimensions:Height: 9.18 in (23.3 cm)Width: 12.45 in (31.6 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1870
- Condition:Good antique condition. Light age toning and scattered foxing, primarily in the margins. The engraved image remains clear and well-defined. A visible plate mark is present. No major tears or losses observed.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-14129-201stDibs: LU3054347991622
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