William Bartlett Antique Rare Hand Colored Steel Engraving - American Views, circa 1840s - Boston from Dorchester Heights - American Scenery

William Bartlett's Antique Hand Colored American Views, circa 1840s Boston from Dorchester Heights - American Scenery Artist: William H. Bartlett 1800-1854 Engraver: J. T. Willmore Medium: Steel Engraving on heavy white stock Circa: 1840s Size: Sight within mat 6” x 8” Framed under glass cover 15.5" x 12" Condition: Excellent Antique The illustrator was William Henry Bartlett (1809-1854), who traveled to every destination he drew. This hugely popular work was published in serial form by George Virtue of London between 1837-1839. The face of America has changed so vastly that it is fascinating to compare your town with what it looked like long ago, to see what's changed and what has not. To Produce illustrations as this, artists were dispatched to various locations throughout the world to draw what they observed "from nature". Very Good condition of the print, frame, glass cover and mat in vintage condition matte with age appropriate wear; Amazing piece! Ready to be displayed