Description
Faneuil Hall, Boston – 19th-Century ArchitecturalEngraving – A. H. Payne – Leipzig
A finely detailed 19th-century steel engraving of FaneuilHall, Boston , published by Albert Henry Payne (1812–1902) inLeipzig. The view shows the bustling market square with carriages, townspeople,and early storefronts near the Georgian brick façade of Faneuil Hall.
Issued by Payne’s Englische Kunstanstalt as part of Payne’sUniversum , this engraving captures both colonial and 19th-century Bostonlife with remarkable architectural precision and lively human detail.
Printed on wove paper with full margins. The impression issharp, with even toning and light foxing confined to the border areas.
Print Details • Image Size: approx. 6 × 4.5 in • Sheet Size: approx. 10 × 7 in • Technique: Steel engraving on wove paper • Publisher: A. H. Payne, Leipzig • Series: Payne’s Universum • Condition: Fair – light age toning and minor foxing; unframed
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I have conducted thorough research to ensure the accuracyand authenticity of this piece to the best of my ability. However, it is soldas is, with no guarantees or warranties regarding its provenance or historicalattribution.
