Broadway, N.Y., 1852 (Genin's New Bridge)

Art Historical Context

Step into the bustling heart of 1850s New York City withBroadway, N.Y., 1852 (Genin's New)*, a captivating graphic arts print by J. W. Orr. This undated work, housed in the Smithsonian American Art's collection (gifted by International Business Machines Corporation), offers a vivid snapshot of Broadway—the city's vibrant artery of commerce, fashion, and energy. Orr, a skilled 19th-century American lithographer, masterfully captures the era's architectural details and street life, centering on Genin's New Bridge, a notable landmark tied to the famous hatter John N. Genin, whose shop was a Broad...