Broadway, New York: From the Western Union Telegraph Building Looking North

Amerikanische Grafik 1869–1877, 1875

This artwork presents a view of Broadway in New York City, as seen from an elevated perspective atop the Western Union Telegraph Building, looking north. The horizon is positioned high in the image, showcasing an urban scene filled with horse-drawn carriages and numerous pedestrians. The architecture is detailed, with buildings on either side of the street, featuring facades and American flags from their rooftops. The sky is a clear blue with scattered clouds, providing a backdrop that complements the tones of the buildings and the colors of the street activity. The brushstrokes are fine and precise, capturing the details of the scene with a realistic style. The color palette is a mix of soft blues, warm browns, and grays, depicting 19th-century New York City.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1869–1877
Date
1875
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
41.3 × 60.6 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This artwork presents a view of Broadway in New York City, as seen from an elevated perspective atop the Western Union Telegraph Building, looking north. The horizon is positioned high in the image, showcasing an urban scene filled with horse-drawn carriages and numerous pedestrians. The architecture is detailed, with buildings on either side of the street, featuring facades and American flags from their rooftops. The sky is a clear blue with scattered clouds, providing a backdrop that complements the tones of the buildings and the colors of the street activity. The brushstrokes are fine and precise, capturing the details of the scene with a realistic style. The color palette is a mix of soft blues, warm browns, and grays, depicting 19th-century New York City.

Amerikanische Grafik 1869–1877