1975.59.1 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.

South view of the borough of Norwalk (variant)

ArtistDrawn by John Warner Barber (American, 1798 - 1885)

PrintmakerEngraved by John Warner Barber (American, 1798 - 1885)

Date1836

MediumWood engraving; printer's ink on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 2 3/4 x 4 3/4in. (7 x 12cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

DescriptionView of Norwalk borough from across the Norwalk River. Two sailing vessels are at the left and a small skiff is in the center of the composition. Houses and industrial buildings line the waterfront. On the far right is Grumman's Hill. To the left of the hill is the old town house (demolished in 1835) and the Congregational and Episcopal Churches. Two men appear in the left foreground, the man seated sketching in probably a self-portrait.

Object number1975.59.1

NotesSubject Note: Preliminary work for Connecticut Historical Collections, John Warner Barber, New Haven, 1836. This wood engraving is a proof impression of a composition that was not included in Barber's Connecticut Historical Collection, (1836). The published illustration was printed from a different wood block and varies in numerous details.

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