View Near West Point (Hudson River)

Beautifully Hand colored. This engraving is a valuable historical document, as it provides a glimpse of West Point and the Hudson River Valley in the mid-19th century. It also shows the importance of the Hudson River Valley as a transportation and tourism destination. West Point was a popular destination for tourists who wanted to experience the beauty of the Hudson River Valley and learn about the history of the United States Military Academy.

Artist: William Henry Bartlett
Print Type: Hand Colored Engraving
Date: Circa 1840
Dimensions: 7 x 9"
Subject: American Scenery Hudson River

Notes & Literature: Bartlett was born in Kentish Town, London in 1809. He was apprenticed to John Britton (1771?1857), and became one of the foremost illustrators of topography of his generation. He travelled throughout Britain, and in the mid and late 1840s he travelled extensively in the Balkans and the Middle East. He made four visits to North America between 1836 and 1852.

Condition Report: Very good

Subject References: 187F