Light House Near Caldwell's Landing (Hudson River)

Beautifully Hand Colored. A beautiful example of Bartlett's work, and it captures the beauty and grandeur of the Hudson River Valley. The engraving is aquatint, which is a type of printmaking that uses water-based inks. The aquatint technique creates a soft, hazy effect that is well-suited for depicting landscapes. The engraving is also hand-colored, which adds to its beauty and realism.

The engraving is a valuable historical document, as it provides a glimpse of the Hudson River Valley in the mid-19th century. It is also a reminder of the importance of the Hudson River School of painting, which was a major movement in American art in the 19th century. The Hudson River School artists were known for their realistic and romantic depictions of the American landscape, and Bartlett was one of the most important artists of this movement.

The engraving is still considered to be one of the most beautiful and iconic images of the Hudson River Valley.

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