Weehawken, New Jersey — Early 19th-Century Engraving — Asher Brown Durand after William James Bennett

Weehawken, New Jersey — Early 19th-Century Engraving — Asher Brown Durand after William James Bennett A finely executed landscape engraving of Weehawken, New Jersey by American engraver Asher Brown Durand (1796–1886), after a design by American/British painter William James Bennett (1787–1844). The print was published in 1830 as the only issue in the planned series The American Landscape. Another copy, reprinted in 1833, is held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The impression is in poor condition. The paper has discoloration and water stains that affect the image area. The back of the print has tape marks on all four corners. Medium: Engraving on wove paperYear: 1830Dimensions: 7 × 5.5 in Condition Report:• Water stains in the image area• Age-related discoloration and handling marks• Tape marks on all four corners on the back• Unframed Provenance:• Direct Auction Galleries DisclaimerEvery effort has been made to verify the accuracy and authenticity of this artwork through careful research. This item is offered as-is, with no warranties or guarantees, express or implied, regarding attribution, date, or provenance. Tags:AmericanArtist, AmericanLandscape, NewJersey, PrintCollection, LandscapePrint, LandscapeEngraving, Printmaking, NJLandscape, BritishArtist, ArtCollection, AntiqueArtwork, ClassicalArt, 19thCenturyArt Materials:Engraving, LandscapeIllustration, WovePaper, IntaglioPrint, Copperplate, AntiquePaper, ArchivalInk, BlackInk, HandPressedPrint, Etching, PlateSigned, Unframed