Engraving, "Riviere du Hudson," circa 1848

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Artifact Overview

Published in France, this circa 1848 engraving details an unnamed Hudson River town. A ferry boat, dock, train and tracks, along with some sailboats are a few of the features of this busy scene along the river.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Print (Visual work)

Subject Date

circa 1848

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

This engraving was likely done by Jean Outhwaite based on artwork by J. Noel and published by Charles Chardon, Paris, France.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

82.129.447

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 6.5 in
Width: 10 in

Inscriptions

Description beneath: Hudson River town, unnamed (on east side of river). Showing dock, ferry boat, railway track and train, and other detail. Engraved by Outhwaite from a sketch by the French artist J. Noel. Published in Paris. Date: about 1848
Engraving, "Riviere du Hudson," circa 1848