Carwitham, View of Fort George with the City of NY

CARWITHAM, John (fl. 1723-1741).
A View of Fort George with the City of New York from the SW.
Engraving with original hand color.
London: Carrington Bowles, c. 1674.
12 1/2" x 18" sheet, 22" x 28" framed.

The view captures the city of New York as it appeared sometime between 1731 and 1736 (probably around 1734). Stokes refers to the view as "one of the most important, interesting, and sought-after prints of Old New York" (Volume 1, page 269). Deak writes, "One of the most sought-after prints of colonial New York is this attractive view, the earliest taken from the west" (Deak, page 84). Both appraisals are true, as the view is extremely attractive, is highly sought after by collectors, and very rarely comes to market.