Troy: Taken from the West Bank of the Hudson in front of the United States Arsenal Possibly 1838

"Troy: Taken from the West Bank of the Hudson in front of the United States Arsenal" is a 19th-century aquatint by William James Bennett, a prominent American artist. The artwork, likely created around 1838, depicts the bustling waterfront of Troy, New York, at the confluence of the Hudson River and the Mohawk River. The scene showcases the vibrant activity of the 19th-century port city with its numerous sailboats and a steamboat, a testament to the economic importance of river transportation at the time. The image captures the essence of a thriving industrial center and offers a historical snapshot of a key point in the development of the United States' infrastructure.