#9181 • Newspaper Engraving from Harper's Weekly New York Street Scene

Part of Closed Art Gallery and Decor Online Auction (timed auction by Prime Auction Solutions)

Status: Sold

Newspaper engraving from Harper's Weekly depicting a lively New York street scene with sharply observed Victorian figures, including top-hatted officials, children, tradesmen, and horse-drawn traffic. The printed caption identifies the subject as “The Streets of New York,” and the margin shows Harper's Weekly with the printed date February 26, 1881, offering clear period context for collectors of illustrated journalism, Americana, and 19th century social commentary. Executed in black ink on paper, this sheet presents the detailed line work and narrative density associated with late 19th century newspaper illustration. The composition combines urban satire and documentary observation, making it suitable for framing, print portfolios, or collections focused on New York imagery and antique press material. Relevant size: approximately 15.5" H.