Maritime scene in background, two horses and carriages with man and two women driving up hill in foreground. Name of islands and cities listed along bottom. From left to right: Bedlows Island, Communipan, Gibbet Island, Jersey City, Hoboken, Gastle Garden, Governors Island, New York.
After Frances Flora Bond Palmer American, 1812-1876 Frances (Fanny) Palmer, one of Currier & Ives’ most important artists, designed numerous views of New York from nearby scenic locations. Here, she has captured the growing success of New York commerce, represented by the many boats in the bay. She also illustrated the bucolic character of Long Island, shown by the man picking apples. In the background, Manhattan is at the far right and Bedlow’s Island at the far left. The composition was designed to appeal to both city and country residents.
