Printer
John Hill (American, born England, 1770–1850)American, born England, 1770–1850
Artistafter
William Guy Wall(American, 1792–after 1864)American, 1792–after 1864
Publisher
Henry J. Megarey(American, 1818–1845)American, 1818–1845
CultureAmerican
Titles
- View near Hudson
- the Hudson River Portfolio
Date1822
PlaceNew York , New York, United States
MediumAquatint, etching, and watercolor on wove paper
DimensionsPlate: 17 7/8 × 24 1/8 in. (45.5 × 61.3 cm)
Sheet: 18 3/8 × 25 7/8 in. (46.7 × 65.7 cm)
Mat: 24 1/4 × 28 5/8 in. (61.6 × 72.6 cm)
Sheet: 18 3/8 × 25 7/8 in. (46.7 × 65.7 cm)
Mat: 24 1/4 × 28 5/8 in. (61.6 × 72.6 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, museum purchase funded by Joseph D. McCord in honor of Harry H. Cullen at "One Great Night in November, 2003"
Object numberB.2003.12
Non exposé
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Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Recto: Inscribed in printed ink, below plate, left: Painted by W. G. Wall.
Recto: Inscribed in printed ink, below plate, right: Engraved by J. Hill.
Recto: Inscribed in printed ink, below plate, center: VIEW NEAR HUDSON. / No:15 of the Hudson River Port Folio. / Published by Henry L. Megarey New York."
Verso: Inscribed in graphite, upper left: (DR22), "R2228"
Verso: Inscribed in graphite, upper right: 3419 / M
Recto: Inscribed in printed ink, below plate, right: Engraved by J. Hill.
Recto: Inscribed in printed ink, below plate, center: VIEW NEAR HUDSON. / No:15 of the Hudson River Port Folio. / Published by Henry L. Megarey New York."
Verso: Inscribed in graphite, upper left: (DR22), "R2228"
Verso: Inscribed in graphite, upper right: 3419 / M
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