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About the Item
City of Milwaukee, Panoramic Urban View – American City Engraving, 1872
This refined 19th-century engraving titled *City of Milwaukee* presents a broad panoramic view of the rapidly growing Midwestern city, seen from an elevated, wooded vantage point. Dense foliage fills the foreground, opening toward an expansive cityscape beyond, where church towers, civic buildings, and clustered rooftops rise above the tree line. In the far distance, the flat horizon and suggestion of Lake Michigan emphasize Milwaukee’s strategic position as a major inland port and commercial center.
The print was drawn by A. C. Warren and engraved by R. Hinshelwood, and published in New York by D. Appleton
Co. The lower margin bears the U.S. copyright line “Entered according to Act of Congress A.D. 1872,” making 1872 the correct documented year of registration, with publication following shortly thereafter. Appleton’s series of American city views was aimed at a national audience eager to visualize the country’s expanding urban landscape during a period of rapid industrial and demographic growth.
The composition balances nature and city life. The richly textured trees in the foreground frame the urban panorama, creating depth and contrast while softening the geometry of the buildings beyond. The engraving’s careful tonal gradations convey atmosphere and distance, guiding the eye from shaded woodland into the open skyline. The city appears orderly, prosperous, and confidently established, reflecting contemporary optimism about Milwaukee’s future.
Historically, this view documents Milwaukee before the full onset of late-19th-century industrialization that would transform its skyline. As such, it holds strong appeal for collectors of American city views, Midwestern history, and 19th-century engraved landscapes. Its wide horizontal format makes it particularly well suited for display in libraries, offices, or interiors focused on American heritage and urban development.
Condition report
Good antique condition. Light overall 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 or black frame with a wide off-white mat will complement the engraving’s tonal range and panoramic format. A double mat with a subtle darker inner line adds depth and a refined, museum-style presentation.
Technique: Steel engraving
Maker: R. Hinshelwood after A. C. Warren, New York, 1872
- 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 1872
- Condition:Good antique condition. Light overall 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-14129-181stDibs: LU3054347993102
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