Artistafter
William Burgis (English, active New York, 1716–1731)English, active New York, 1716–1731
CultureEnglish
Titles
- The South Prospect of the City of New York, in North America.
Date1761
Place depictedNew York, New York, United States
PlaceLondon, England
MediumEngraving on laid paper
DimensionsPlate or block: 6 1/8 × 20 1/8 in. (15.5 × 51.1 cm)
Sheet: 7 15/16 × 21 1/4 in. (20.2 × 54 cm)
Sheet: 7 15/16 × 21 1/4 in. (20.2 × 54 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, museum purchase funded by friends of Mr. and Mrs. Fred T. Couper, Jr., in their honor
Object numberB.91.23
Not on view
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Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Recto: Inscribed in printed ink, above plate, center: Engraved For the London Magazine, 1761
Recto: Inscribed in printed ink, in plate, upper center: The South Prospect of the City of New York, in North America. [in banner]
Recto: Inscribed in printed ink, in plate, upper center: The South Prospect of the City of New York, in North America. [in banner]
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