Bridge at Glens Fall, Hudson River – Hand-Colored Antique Steel Engraving c.1840 by F.W. Topham after W.H. Bartlett

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Atmospheric 19th-century hand-colored steel engraving titled Bridge at Glens Fall (on the Hudson), engraved by Francis William Topham (1808–1877) after … Read more Atmospheric 19th-century hand-colored steel engraving titled Bridge at Glens Fall (on the Hudson), engraved by Francis William Topham (1808–1877) after a drawing by celebrated British artist William Henry Bartlett (1809–1854). Published circa 1840, this view captures the powerful Hudson River rapids at Glens Falls, New York, with a rustic wooden bridge stretching over the dramatic gorge and a watermill perched at the edge of the cascade.

This evocative landscape is a testament to early American industrial scenery, depicting the fusion of natural force and human craftsmanship along the Hudson—a theme Bartlett masterfully portrayed throughout his American journeys.

Title: Bridge at Glens Fall (on the Hudson)
Artist: After William Henry Bartlett
Engraver: Francis William Topham
Date: Circa 1840
Medium: Hand-colored steel engraving on wove paper
Image size: 11.8 × 18.5 cm
Sheet size: 20.7 × 27.2 cm
Condition: Good condition. Vibrant hand-coloring. Minor age-related wear at margins, not affecting the image.

Ideal for collectors of Bartlett’s American views, Hudson River Valley prints, and lovers of vintage water-powered mill scenes and rustic American engineering landmarks. See less