West View of the Stupendous Iron Bridge Over the River Wear, Sunderland, 1805

Original antique print of the bridge over the Kidron river, Old City of Jerusalem. This print originates from 'Costume Antico e Moderno: Palestine, China, India, Oceania' by Ferrario...

The Brooklyn Bridge Over the East River, Between Long Island and New York Published in The Illustrated London News, June 1883. The engraving from The Illustrated London News, is from June 1883, shortly after the bridge's completion. The Brooklyn Bridge was completed and opened to the public in May 1883, and engravings and illustrations like this one typically followed soon after its opening. Description: This hand-colored engraving, published in June 1883 in The Illustrated London News, commemorates the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge, which opened in May 1883. It captures the newly finished bridge spanning the East River, linking Long Island (Brooklyn) to Manhattan, New York City. The detailed panorama shows the urban landscape with buildings and streets leading to the grand suspension bridge, symbolizing one of the greatest engineering feats of the 19th century. The bridge's enormous stone towers and suspension cables dominate the skyline, with a picturesque twilight sky framing the background. The engraving emphasizes the bustling waterfront, teeming with ships and ferries, highlighting the role of New York's waterways in commerce and transportation. The scene offers a glimpse into New York's rapidly growing cityscape, depicted with remarkable clarity from a rooftop perspective. The caption below the engraving reads: The Brooklyn Bridge Over the East River, Between Long Island and New York. This print, issued in *The Illustrated London News*, reflects the magazine’s dedication to visually documenting historic achievements in architecture and engineering. --- **About the Publication and Technique:** *The Illustrated London News*, founded in 1842, was the first illustrated weekly news magazine. Its pages were filled with engravings and illustrations that provided readers with vivid, detailed imagery of major events and landmarks from around the world. In the 19th century, the publication became known for its depictions of architectural and engineering triumphs, like the Brooklyn Bridge. The engraving was produced using the wood engraving technique, in which artisans carved intricate designs into woodblocks, allowing for mass reproduction in magazines. This specific print is hand-colored, adding a vibrant, artistic quality to the precise wood engraving. Keywords: Brooklyn Bridge June 1883, Brooklyn Bridge opening engraving, Illustrated London News Brooklyn Bridge, 19th-century New York illustrations...

Two beautiful views on one sheet. Published in a Dutch edition of Salmon 's description of the world 'Tegenwoordige staat van alle volkeren', a series of descriptions of countries an...

Title: 1828 Aquatint Vista of Hammersmith Bridge Over the Thames Description: This exquisite antique print captures the iconic Hammersmith Bridge, a suspension bridge spanning the R...

Framed artist proof, "View From The Triboro Bridge" by Richard Chiriani. Signed, titled and numbered, AP 10/20. Richard Chiriani is an American Postwar & Contemporary artist who was ...

View of the castle of FONTAINEBLEAU from the garden. A rare engraving from the early nineteenth century. ref. ST/777.

This print is an etching by the famous Japanese artist Hiroshige (1797-1858) called "The River Tone". Exact dimensions : 33,5 x 21,5 cm Posthumous print...

Copy of an impressionist cityscape painting titled "View of the Bridge" showing the Queensborough Bridge in New York Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use