BROAD WAY FROM THE BOWLING GREEN

[New York City]: Bennett, William James

Published by Henry I. Megarey, New York, 1834

Aquatint, 12 1/2 x 16 inches. Minor toning from previous mat. Near fine. Sheet size: 14 x 20 1/4 inches, matted to 17 3/4 x 21 inches. A fine view of Broadway in New York City, drawn and engraved by notable American artist William Bennett (1784-1844). "The splendid aquatint serves as an introduction to William James Bennett, who conceived the view and rendered it on copper. His work, full of radiant harmonies and contrasts, makes a lasting impression on any initiate gaining familiarity with collections of topographic views of American cities. He was America's leading master of aquatint in the first half of the nineteenth century.In all likelihood, Bennett's view of New York as seen from the Bowling Green, prepared for Henry Megarey's STREET VIEWS, is one of the earliest he executed upon coming to America" - Deák. The scene shows an idyllic upper class neighborhood, the street lined with handsome brownstones on the left and a park on the right. The steeple of a church can be seen in the background. A handsome view, perfect for display. DEÁK, PICTURING AMERICA 350. Seller Inventory # WRCAM47999

Bibliographic Details

Title: BROAD WAY FROM THE BOWLING GREEN
Publisher: Henry I. Megarey, New York
Publication Date: 1834