Hill, John William (sold)
John William Hill (January 13, 1812 – September 24, 1879) is a British-American landscape, still life, and view artist based primarily in New York City. Hill born in London, the son of aquatint engraver, John Hill. His family emigrated to the United States, settling in Philadelphian, in 1819. In 1822, they relocated to New York and opened an aquatint shop, at which J.W. Hill began an apprenticeship. In his early twenties, Hill began work for the New York State Geological Survey, producing topographic studies and overhead views of American cities and towns. There he developed a flair for rendering minute architectural detail and creating highly accurate perspectives. By the 1850s Hill embraced Pre-Raphaelite panting styles and represented that school in the United States. He was a founding member of the Society for the Advancement of Truth in Art.
Philadelphia at the beginning of its industrialization.
Philadelphia.
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A stunning large-format 1850 panoramic view of Philadelphia from Camden, across the Delaware River. It was drawn by John William Hill and Benjamin Franklin Smith and lithographed by Smith. (more details)
First edition of Hill's iconic 'Launching Print' View of Portland Maine.
Portland, Me. To the Citizens of Portland, this picture is most respectfully dedicated by the publishers. Smith Brothers and Co.
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Euphemistically known as the 'Launching Print,' this 1855 first edition view by John William Hill is perhaps the best-known image view of Portland, Maine predating the 1866 Great Fire of Portland and the American Civil War (1861 - 1865). The view looks on Portland from the shores of Cape Elizabeth to the southwest, across the Fore River, with Casco Bay on the right. It reveals a lively city with a bustling port. On the Fore River, just left of center, the steam ship Daniel Webster stands out. At the right-hand side of the print Munjoy Hill land the Observatory are apparent. In the foreground a large ship is in dry dock is nearly ready to launch and spectators line the shore waiting for the event, hence the euphemistic name, 'Launching Print.' (more details)
Proof state of J. W. Hill's spectacular view of Boston Harbor.
Boston.
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This is an early proof state of an 1857 view of Boston Harbor by John William Hill. The view exhibits a sweeping majesty, is finely engraved, and impressively proportioned, and as such is one of the finest mid-19th century large-format views of Boston Harbor ever ... (more details)