Baltimore from Federal Hill

published 1831

William James Bennett

Associated Names
William James Bennett

Artist, American, born England, c. 1787 - 1844

The image shows an aerial view of a busy harbor with a cityscape surrounding a river or bay. The horizon line is elevated, meeting the sky at the rooftops of the city in the distance, with tall ship masts and industrial structures visible. Buildings on the horizon create an urban skyline with steeples and chimneys. The brushstrokes are detailed, capturing human and natural elements. Near the foreground, a grassy hill has people and animals engaged in various activities. The color palette includes soft earthy tones for the land and structures, contrasting with pale blues and greys for the water and sky.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color aquatint with touches of etching, hand-colored, on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 53.2 x 67.2 cm (20 15/16 x 26 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1985.64.120


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across bottom in graphite: Proof before all letters --. Baltimore from Federal Hill. Engraved by W.J. Bennett 1831 5/8 in margin top & sides

Wikidata ID

Q74070459

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