Description
View of Fort Fish & Nutting Battery, 1814 — GeorgeHayward Lithograph
An antique lithograph titled “VIEW OF FORT FISH &NUTTING BATTERY 1814” depicting Fort Fish and Nutting Battery, part of New YorkCity’s defenses during the War of 1812. Issued for D.T. Valentine’s Manual,1856, the print bears the lower-left inscription “G. HAYWARD LITH. 120 WATERST. N.Y.” and the lower-right inscription “FOR D.T. VALENTINE’S MANUAL 1856.”The scene shows the military earthworks and surrounding landscape in Manhattan.
The sheet is in fair condition, with minor toning,handling marks, and minor chips along the lower edge. There is also lightshow-through from text on the verso. Please review the photographs carefullyfor condition and details.
Details • Medium: Lithograph on paper • Title: View of Fort Fish & Nutting Battery 1814 • Date: 1856 • Artist/Lithographer: George Hayward • Publication: D.T. Valentine’s Manual • Location Shown: Manhattan, New York • Paper Size: 7.5 × 4.25 in. • Image Size: 6 × 3.75 in. • Framing: Unframed • Condition Report: Fair condition; minor toning, handling marks, minor chipson lower edges; unframed
Visible markings / inscriptions: • Lower center: “VIEW OF FORT FISH & NUTTING BATTERY 1814” • Lower left: “G. HAYWARD LITH. 120 WATER ST. N.Y.” • Lower right: “FOR D.T. VALENTINE’S MANUAL 1856”
Condition Report • Fair condition • Minor toning • Handling marks • Minor chips on lower edges • Light show-through from text on verso • Unframed
Disclaimer I have conducted research to identify this print to the best of my ability. Itis sold as is, with no guarantees or warranties regarding exact date,publication history, or prior ownership.
