Name/Title
THE HIGHLANDS OF THE HUDSON, FROM ANTHONY'S NOSE, LOOKING NORTHEntry/Object ID
L.2012.170Description
The Hudson Highlands is one particular stretch of the river which has been used and appreciated in different ways through the centuries. The narrowness of the river at this point, surmounted by high ground on both shores, made this location at various times a navigation challenge, a defensive position, a romantic viewpoint, and an inspiration for artists like Thomas Cole. Here, two figures peer through a spyglass back toward West Point, which at the time this illustration was published, was a first-class academic and military academy.
Engraving of river view from crest of mountain, oriented horizontally; two men on rocky outcrop at bottom right: one figure sketching, one figure looking through telescope; river with sailboats and steamboat below; mountains in distance; at bottom center, printed: "THE HIGHLANDS OF THE HUDSON, FROM ANTHONY'S NOSE, LOOKING NORTH.--DRAWN BY JAMES D. SMILLIE.--[SEE PAGE 714.]"; at right side, printed, from top: "712"/"HARPER'S WEEKLY."/"[SEPTEMBER 7, 1878."; text on verso.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
James SmillieAttribution
ArtistManufacturer
Harper's WeeklyDate made
Sep 7, 1878Dimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
11-3/8 inWidth
15-13/16 inDimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 11 3/8 x 15 13/16 in. (28.9 x 40.2 cm)Condition
Notes
Remarks: Paper is brown at edges; multiple losses and crease along bottom edge where page was attached to others; crease and tear at center of right edge.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
William DieboldNotes
Former ownerRelated Entries
Notes
L.2007.248 - Engraving - Similar itemGeneral Notes
Note Type
Curatorial RemarksNote
This object was accessioned in 2012, but it was acquired earlier [Jessa J. Krick, 4/12/2012].Note Type
StorageNoteNote
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Administrative Office, Archive Room, Shelf O3, B7Note Type
DepartmentNote
Library