View of Union Square, New York
1871
Medium
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Mrs. George A. Kubler
Accession Number
1949-152-55
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Step into 1871 New York City with *View of Union Square, New York*, a captivating print by M. Mulet now housed in the Smithsonian American Museum. This work offers a window into the vibrant urban life of post-Civil War America, Manhattan was rapidly transforming into a bustling metropolis Union Square, at the time a lively public park flanked by grand theaters, hotels, and commercial hubs, served as the city's social and cultural heartbeat— a place where horse-drawn carriages, pedestrians, and emerging street life converged amid the Gilded Age's energy. As a print, this artwork exemplifies a ...