1850 Engraving of Palisades Hudson NY NJ Bartlett Boats

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1850 View of the Palisades by William Henry Bartlett/Joseph Meyer
"DIE PALLISADEN (UFER DES HUDSON)"

This beautiful steel engraving appeared in "Meyer's Universum" by Joseph Meyer (1796-1856), published in Hildburghausen (Germany) by the Bibliographischen Instituts c1850. Plate DCCCXXXII.

Bibliographischen Instituts was created in 1826 by Joseph Meyer. From 1833 to 1864, Joseph Meyer issued a journal, Meyer's Universum, containing text and steel engravings of all parts of the world. Some of those engravings appeared in the 52-volume "Conversations Lexicon" (1840 - 1855). The Institute also issued "Meyer's Travel Guide" and many editions of "Meyer's Atlas". In 1874, the Institute was moved to Leipzig.

This beautiful authentic steel engraving is based on the famous sketch by W. H. Bartlett, entitled "The Palisades (Hudson River)", published 1829-1837. The Palisades, also called the New Jersey Palisades or the Hudson Palisades, are a line of steep cliffs along the west side of the lower Hudson River in northeast New Jersey and southern New York. The cliffs stretch north from Jersey City approximately 20 mi to near Nyack, New York. They rise nearly vertically from near the edge of the river, ranging in height between 350 ft and 550 ft. The cliffs are among the most dramatic geologic features in the vicinity of New York City, forming a canyon of the Hudson north of Fort Lee, New Jersey, as well as providing a dramatic vista of the New York City skyline from the opposite bank of the Hudson. The engraving depicts the Palisades in their full glory, sailing boats, boats, a steamer, and more.

William Henry Bartlett visited North America in 1826. He drew many views of United States. His drawings were engraved in steel and published in "American Scenery" in London. See scans for more details; click image to view larger version.

The view is 4.2 x 6.2 inches on 7.2 x 10.7 sheet. Wide margins suitable for framing. The condition is good. Imperfections: age toning. Will look great with a mat and frame.

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