View of New York from Brooklyn Heights 1849

"View of New York from Brooklyn Heights" (1849) by Frances Flora Bond Palmer is a hand-colored lithograph depicting the bustling port of New York City, seen from the vantage point of Brooklyn Heights. The print showcases a detailed panorama of the city's skyline, with numerous ships and steamboats traversing the harbor. The inclusion of figures observing the cityscape from the foreground adds a sense of human scale to the vast urban landscape. Palmer's work is a captivating glimpse into the evolving cityscape of New York during the 19th century.