Poppel, Johann Gabriel Friedrich
Johann Gabriel Friedrich Poppel (May 14, 1807 - August 6, 1882) was a German engraver of city views. He studied engraving with Johann Frederick Martin Geissler in Nuremberg and Carl Ludwig Frommel in Karlsruhe. In 1833, he settled in Karlsruhe and established his own publishing house. Aside for stints traveling in Britain, France, and throughout the German-speaking world, Poppel spent his entire life and career in Bavaria. He is best known for his series of city views, including cities throughout Europe and the United States, despite having never visited the latter.
African American shipwrights in Boston.
Boston and its environs. / und seine Umgebungen / et ses environs.
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A striking 1859 view of Boston, with surrounding vignettes, engraved by Johann Poppel, printed by Charles D. Andrews, and published by Frederick Goth. It reflects the changing face of the city, as older buildings were being demolished or replaced to make way for more modern structures, including rail stations and museums. Notably, the main image prominently depicts a team of African American workers building a ship in the foreground. (more details)