South West View of the City of New York in North America

After Pierre Charles Canot French

After Captain Thomas Howdell, of the Royal Artillery British

late 18th century

Not on view

A view of New York looking south in 1763. From the New York Magazine, copied after the Canot-Howdell view.

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Title: South West View of the City of New York in North America
Artist: After Pierre Charles Canot (French, Paris 1710–1777 Kentish Town, London (active England))
Artist: After Captain Thomas Howdell, of the Royal Artillery (British, active New York 1763)
Date: late 18th century
Medium: Etching
Dimensions: sheet: 5 3/16 x 8 1/4 in. (13.2 x 21 cm)
plate: 4 1/2 x 7 7/16 in. (11.4 x 18.9 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Bequest of Charles Allen Munn, 1924
Object Number: 24.90.1145
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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