HILL (John William),.

New York,PRINT, an extremely large fine handcoloured steel engraving of New York by C. Mottram after J. W. Hill

      New York, F. & G. W. Smith 1855 a late impression, measuring approximately 725mm. by 1275 mm. with margins 1013 mm. by 1520 mm. A truly magnificent steel engraved panoramic view of New York from the harbour depicting sailing ships and steam boats. A late impression, or, sometimes known as a "restrike". In immaculate condition.,John William Hill, 1812 - 1879, a landscape and topographical painter and an aquatint engraver, he was the son of John Hill a skilled London printmaker who emigrated to America. He worked for the New York State Geological Survey. Known for his studies of American cities, as an admirer of John Ruskin, became a leading American Pre-Raphaelite.