Troy: Taken from the West Bank of the Hudson in front of the United States Arsenal

published 1838

William James Bennett

Associated Names
William James Bennett

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

The image shows a harbor with various sailing vessels and a steam-powered boat. A town is visible across the water. The horizon is positioned approximately one-third from the top, separating the sky from the distant hills and town structures. A tree frames the left side, and small groups of people are engaged in various activities along the shore. The brushwork is precise and clear, resembling detailed engravings or lithographs. The color palette consists of soft pastels, with light blues for the sky and water, earthy browns for the shore and trees, and gentle greens for the foliage and hills, creating a harmonious visual effect.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored aquatint with touches of engraving on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 49.5 x 70.7 cm (19 1/2 x 27 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1985.64.132


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1986

  • Graphic Survey Show, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., 1986-1987.

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: W.J.Bennett.; lower right in plate: Engd.by W.J.BENNETT.; lower center in plate: Published by Henry J. Megarey, New-York. / TROY. / Taken from the West bank of the Hudson in front of the United States Arsenal. / Entered According to Act of Congress in the year 1838 by H.J . Megarey

Wikidata ID

Q74070528

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