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Approach to New York East River [distant view]
Summary
Drawing shows a view of the New York skyline from the East River, with buildings looming over trees and along the waterfront. Wallis was a British Commissioner from the Foreign Office to the United States in 1853.
Originally 1 of 37 drawings in portfolios with binder's title: Sketches in America.
Gift; Kate Wallis; 1932.
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Date
01/01/1853
Contributors
Wallis, George, 1811-1891, artist
Source
Library of Congress
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No known restrictions on publication.
