Village of Little Falls, Mohawk River – Hand-Colored Antique Steel Engraving c.1840 by S. Bradshaw after W.H. Bartlett

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Charming 19th-century hand-colored steel engraving titled Village of Little Falls (Mohawk River), engraved by Samuel Bradshaw (1832–1880) after a drawing … Read more Charming 19th-century hand-colored steel engraving titled Village of Little Falls (Mohawk River), engraved by Samuel Bradshaw (1832–1880) after a drawing by renowned British artist William Henry Bartlett (1809–1854). Published circa 1840, this picturesque view captures the quaint village of Little Falls, New York, nestled along the Mohawk River and framed by dramatic rock formations and elegant architecture.

Figures stroll along a canal towpath while a wooden aqueduct crosses over rushing water, evoking the tranquility and industrious spirit of this historic upstate town. Bartlett’s attention to architectural and topographic detail offers a valuable glimpse into early American life and landscape.

Title: Village of Little Falls (Mohawk River)
Artist: After William Henry Bartlett
Engraver: Samuel Bradshaw
Date: Circa 1840
Medium: Hand-colored steel engraving on wove paper
Image size: 12.6 × 18 cm
Sheet size: 20.7 × 27 cm
Condition: Good condition. Crisp impression with bright color; minor age toning on margins, not affecting the image.

An excellent addition for collectors of Hudson River School era landscapes, New York historical prints, or lovers of Bartlett’s iconic American scenes. See less