A View in Hudson's River of Pakepsey & the Catskill Mountains, from Sopos Island in Hudson's River
Name/Title
A View in Hudson's River of Pakepsey & the Catskill Mountains, from Sopos Island in Hudson's RiverEntry/Object ID
VC.59.260 a-bDescription
Engraving, title in both English and French; "A View in Hudson's River of Pakepsey & the Catskill Mountains, from Sopos Island in Hudson's River": river landscape, with trees and shore, left foreground; figures and small boats with sails at center; choppy river, with woods and fields at right, distant mountains in background; beneath scene and title, "Sketch'd on the spot by his Excellency Governor Pownal, painted and engraved by Paul Sandby."Artwork Details
Medium
Ink, wooden frame, Paper, Ink, Wooden Frame, PaperMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Governor Thomas PownallAttribution
MakerArtist
Paul SandbyAttribution
MakerDate made
circa 1761Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionTranscription
See descriptionOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
VC.59.260 A-B
VC.59.260a-b