Loudan, Robert
Robert Loudan (fl. 1855 – 1895) was a prominent London woodcut engraver active in the middle part of the 19th century. Most of Loudan's work is associated with the Illustrated London News. His most prominent engravings were woodcuts based upon Thomas Sulman's dramatic balloon bird's-eye views of English and American cities. Considering the prominence of his work, it is surprising just how little biographical information exists. We know almost nothing of Loudan's life, education, or character.
Iconic panorama of Manhattan.
New York from Bergen Hill : Hoboken.
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This is a large-format (20.75 x 45.5 in.) bird's-eye view map of New York City published in 1876 as a supplement to the Illustrated London News. It captures the city the same year Central Park was completed, following decades of population growth and on the cusp of even greater transformation at the turn of the 20th century, which would bring skyscrapers, bridges, and the subway. (more details)