New York from Heights near Brooklyn
1823
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1823
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a wide view of a river and city skyline under a dramatic sky. In the foreground, two men stand on a rocky hillside near a fence, one holding a long pole. The water is dotted with ships, and the shore has small buildings and trees. The clouds are thick and fluffy, with some darker patches. The title at the bottom says it’s a view of New York from near Brooklyn. The artist used careful lines and shading to build up the scene, giving it a detailed but slightly soft look. Look up engraving to see how artists like this one created prints with metal plates.
