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Type: Pair of colored engravings Depicting the Hudson Valley, NY, USA
Artwork Title: Pair Antique 1837 Hudson River Engravings Bartlett Anthony's Nose Newburgh and View from Ruggles House Newburgh
Medium: Hand-colored engraved prints on paper
Artist: Engraved by W. H. Bartlett and H. Adlard
Size: Image area: 9” x 8” Frame size: 14” x 16””
Estimated Date: c.1837
Published by: London, Proprietors by Geo. Virtue, 26 Ivy Lane, 1837
This beautiful matched pair of antique hand-colored engravings depicts scenic Hudson River views from the Romantic era of the early 19th century. One print is titled "View Near Anthony's Nose (Hudson Highlands)," while the other is "View From Ruggles' House, Newburgh (Hudson River)." The Newburgh engraving bears the imprint "London: Published for the Proprietors by Geo. Virtue, 26 Ivy Lane, 1837," and the Anthony's Nose view is engraved after a drawing by renowned artist W. H. Bartlett, whose illustrations helped popularize the American landscape abroad. The tranquil river scenes, sailboats, mountains, and dramatic skies capture the natural beauty that later inspired the Hudson River School painters.
Presented in high-quality matching gold-tone decorative frames with neutral fabric mats and glazed fronts, the pair offers exceptional decorative appeal as well as historical interest. The soft hand-coloring and classic composition create an elegant, timeless look suitable for traditional or contemporary interiors. Showing expected light age toning consistent with antique prints, these engravings remain highly attractive display pieces and represent a charming glimpse into 19th-century travel, landscape art, and the celebrated scenery of New York's Hudson River Valley. Items are in very good condition and professionally framed.
