Antique 1861 Lithograph – View in Central Park, New York – George Hayward for Valentine's Manual (1862)

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Original 1861 antique lithograph titled “View in Central Park, New York”, drawn and lithographed by George Hayward (1800–1872), renowned chronicler … Read more Original 1861 antique lithograph titled “View in Central Park, New York”, drawn and lithographed by George Hayward (1800–1872), renowned chronicler of New York City scenes in the 19th century. This image was published in D.T. Valentine’s Manual for 1862, a collectible civic yearbook capturing the development of the city during its most transformative years.

This charming early depiction of Central Park—just a few years after its creation—features open landscapes, hills, a scenic pond with swans, and early visitors strolling the grounds. A rare and detailed visual record of Manhattan’s iconic park in its infancy.

Lithographer: George Hayward (American, 1800–1872)
Published in: Manual of the Corporation of the City of New York, known as Valentine's Manual (1841–1870)
Production date: 1861
Medium: Lithograph on paper
Size: approx. 22.5 × 18 cm (8.85 × 7 inches)
Captioned below: View in Central Park, New York. 1861
Condition: Two light humidity stains on the upper center. One tear on the lower central margin. Some minor paper loss on upper and lower right corners. Paper remains stable and overall appearance is quite presentable. Please examine the image for details. See less