British native Charles Mottram engraved this scene of New York City and its harbour circa 1855. The fine horizontal lines add depth and crisp, precise quality to the print. The viewer can find Trinity Church, which still stands at the southern tip of Manhattan. Fulton steamships intersect with commercial sailboats in the bustling harbor. American-born artist John William Hill has painted a rendition of the sunset over New Jersey beyond the Hudson River.
