The allure of New York Harbor in old drawings
The harbor of New York, formed by the Upper and Lower New York Bay, the Hudson and East Rivers, has few equals in dimensions and natural beauty. — Adolph Wittemann, Instantaneous Views of New York Harbor, 1885
New York Harbor’s allure stems not only from its size or beauty. The harbor also has a long and rich maritime history. The following drawings highlight all three attributes.
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New York City harbor and skyline at night, ca. 1921
Watercolour and ink
Joseph Pennell (American, 1857 – 1926)
Courtesy of the US Library of Congress
New York Harbor, ca. 1840
Watercolour and ink
Unidentified artist
Courtesy of the US Library of Congress
New York Harbor Panorama, 1880s
Pen, ink, and pencil
Lawrence W. Ladd (American, 1850 – 1900)
Courtesy of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
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The New York Harbor in colonial days
Illustration from Harper’s Encyclopedia of United States History (vol. 6), 1912
New York Bay from the Margaret, ca. 1922
Watercolour and gouache
Joseph Pennell (American, 1857 – 1926)
Courtesy of the US Library of Congress
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