A View in Hudson's River of the Entrance of What is Called the Topan Sea
Name/Title
A View in Hudson's River of the Entrance of What is Called the Topan SeaEntry/Object ID
VC.59.258 a-bDescription
Engraving, title in both English and French, "A View in Hudson's River of the Entrance of What is Called the Topan Sea": river landscape of the Hudson, with the Palisades at the left, fields, etc., to the right, and small sailing craft on the river. Beneath engraved scene, title, and "Sketc'd on the spot by his Excellency Governor Pownal. Painted by Paul Sandby. Engraved by Peter Benazech. Published for John Bowles, Thos. Jefferys, et. al.Artwork Details
Medium
Paper, Ink, Paper, InkMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Peter BenazechAttribution
EngraverArtist
Paul SandbyAttribution
ArtistArtist
Governor Thomas PownallAttribution
ArtistDate made
circa 1761Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionTranscription
See descriptionOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
VC.59.258 A-B
VC.59.258a-b