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city skyline, British engraving, 18050
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About the Item
New York Harbor Panorama, sailing ships and city skyline, British engraving, 1805
This finely engraved panoramic view depicts the harbor of New York in the early nineteenth century, showing a busy maritime scene with sailing vessels, schooners, and anchored ships set against the low skyline of the city. The composition captures the harbor from a wide vantage point, emphasizing the expanse of water and the activity of trade and navigation that defined New York at the time. American flags fly from several vessels, while church spires and clustered buildings rise in the distance, offering a valuable visual record of the city shortly after the turn of the century.
The print was published in London on 31 October 1805 by J. Gold of Shoe Lane, Fleet Street, and is engraved by Hall after a drawing by G. T. (likely George Thompson). Such views were produced for a British audience eager for accurate and picturesque representations of major Atlantic ports during a period of intense commercial and political interest. The elongated panoramic format enhances the sense of scale and makes this engraving particularly appealing as a decorative wall piece, while also serving as an important historical document of New York before large-scale nineteenth-century urban development transformed its waterfront.
The engraving is executed with delicate line work, especially in the rendering of rigging, sails, and water, and is printed with ample margins. Its restrained tonal range and balanced composition make it well suited for both classic and contemporary interiors. For collectors, the print holds strong appeal as an early and clearly dated view of New York Harbor, reflecting transatlantic perspectives on the young American city at a moment when it was rapidly emerging as a major commercial center.
Condition report:
Overall good condition for a print of this period. Light general age toning and scattered foxing throughout the sheet, more visible in the margins. A small loss and abrasion at the lower edge, well away from the main image. The image itself remains clear and well defined, with no major tears or repairs.
Framing tips:
This panoramic engraving works best in a wide frame that emphasizes its horizontal format. A simple dark wood or black-painted frame with a generous off-white or light grey mat will highlight the fine engraving and keep the presentation elegant and balanced. Museum glass is recommended to protect the delicate paper and reduce glare.
Technique: Engraving
Maker: Hall (engraver), after G. T., published by J. Gold, London, 1805
- Dimensions:Height: 5.4 in (13.7 cm)Width: 8.9 in (22.6 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1805
- Condition:Overall good condition for a print of this period. Light general age toning and scattered foxing throughout the sheet, more visible in the margins. A small loss and abrasion at the lower edge, well away from the main image.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-14129-21stDibs: LU3054347987012
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