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The City of New York, in the State of New York, North America [The Birch View with the White Horse]

After William Russell Birch American, born England
Publisher William Russell Birch American, born England
January 1, 1803
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The City of New York, in the State of New York, North America [The Birch View with the White Horse]
  • Artist: Samuel Seymour (American, active 1797–1822/23)
  • Artist: After William Russell Birch (American (born England), Warwick 1755–1834 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
  • Publisher: William Russell Birch (American (born England), Warwick 1755–1834 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
  • Published in: Springland, nr. Bristol
  • Date: January 1, 1803
  • Medium: Hand-colored etching and engraving; first state of three
  • Dimensions: plate: 18 3/4 x 24 in. (47.6 x 61 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: The Edward W. C. Arnold Collection of New York Prints, Maps and Pictures, Bequest of Edward W. C. Arnold, 1954
  • Object Number: 54.90.612
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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