Antique Charles Mottram "Boston Harbor" Hand Tinted Panoramic Engraving

Description

an exceptional topographical engraving, displaying a rare and dramatic view of Boston Harbor
All hand painted with aquatints

Engraved by … more an exceptional topographical engraving, displaying a rare and dramatic view of Boston Harbor
All hand painted with aquatints

Engraved by Charles Henry Mottram (British, 1807–1876), after an original watercolor painting by British-American artist John William Hill (1812-1879)
Published originally in the US by Benjamin F. Smith (1830–1927) of Smith Brothers & Co., NY and by Sawle & Wards, 14 Summer Street, Boston
Published as well in England by Paul & Dominic Colnaghi & Co., 13-14 Pall Mall East
Published in France by François Delarue (active 1850–1870)
Inscribed underneath, lower left and lower right, and in the center above the title BOSTON - Entered according to the Act of Congress 1857 by B.F. Smith in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts
A vignette as well - BOSTONIA CONDITA
All original period hand tinted engraving and etching, circa 1857
Framed in a dark tone wooden frame, without glass
Can be shipped without the frame, per buyer request

Measurements: Approx. 48.25" x 36" framed; 38.5" x 24.5" the scene; 41.5" x 28.5" inside matting
Weighs about 7 lbs. 8 oz.
Condition: Very good overall. Please see photos below. All original. Original colors are still vivid. A small spot of mispaint (in the sky) and surface scratches on paper. Minor age discoloration. Marvelous display of a MAJESTIC scenery, nevertheless! less