Who created "Richmond: From the Hill above the Waterworks"?

Richmond: From the Hill above the Waterworks was created by William James Bennett after George Cooke in published 1834.

When was "Richmond: From the Hill above the Waterworks" created?

This artwork was created published 1834.

What medium is "Richmond: From the Hill above the Waterworks"?

Richmond: From the Hill above the Waterworks is hand-colored aquatint.

Is "Richmond: From the Hill above the Waterworks" in the public domain?

Yes, Richmond: From the Hill above the Waterworks is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Richmond: From the Hill above the Waterworks

William James Bennett after George Cooke

published 1834

Medium

hand-colored aquatint

Dimensions

sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 54 x 68.8 cm (21 1/4 x 27 1/16 in.)

Classification

Department

CG-W

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon

Accession Number

1985.64.131

Art Historical Context

"Richmond: From the Hill above the Waterworks" is a captivating hand-colored aquatint published in 1834 by William James Bennett, based on the work of George Cooke. This large-scale print (21 1/4 x 27 1/16 inches) offers a sweeping panoramic view of Richmond, Virginia, from an elevated vantage point overlooking the city's waterworks. Captured during a time of rapid urban expansion in early 19th-century America, it beautifully documents the blend of natural beauty and emerging industry along the James River, inviting viewers to imagine the bustling life of the young republic. Bennett, a skille...

Richmond: From the Hill above the Waterworks

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