New Orleans: Taken from the Opposite Side, a Short Distance above the Middle or Picayyune Ferry
1841
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1841
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
New Orleans: Taken from the Opposite Side, a Short Distance above the Middle or Picayyune Ferry is a 1841 ink by William James Bennett, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a busy river scene with ships of different sizes. On the shore, people in 19th-century clothes stand near a dock, some loading a small boat. In the background, a city skyline rises with domes and spires, and smoke fills the air. The sky is dramatic, with thick clouds and patches of blue. The text at the bottom calls it *New Orleans*, taken from across the river. The mix of ships and smoke hints at a city growing fast. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
