Title: View of New York
Artist/Publisher: John Bachmann, NY
Date: 1849
Map Type: Reproduction from Original Lithograph
Size: 30.5” x 22”
Description: This reproduction of the 1849 view of New York was believed to be the first full scale birdseye view of the city. The original image was 28” x 18.5” which we produced in our large size with plenty of margin for matting and framing. Bachmann had done extensive work in France producing bird’s-eyes and panoramic views and some of the detail is reminiscent of French works like the Views of France. This view of New York is from above Union Square looking south to the shoreline and harbors. Up until this time panoramic maps or city views were drawn from actual vantage points such as a hill or bluff vs. the imagined height of this Birdseye map.

Historic Birdseye maps record the evolution of cities, towns and geographic areas illustrating the development and nature of economic activities, educational and religious facilities, parks, street patterns and widths, and transportation systems.

Each of our fine art Giclee reproduction prints of a vintage map is produced on heavy weight, 100% cotton rag, matte finish, archival paper using the finest pigment inks offering excellent color and light fastness ratings of up to 100 years. Our maps are digitally retouched as needed but maintain the original age toning and antique nature that makes them wonderful decorative art as well as historical references.

Our maps are enlarge and reduce from the original size and do not distort the image, therefore most prints are not exact standard sizes. Larger sizes shipped rolled in tube.

Available in 3 sizes;
- 30.5” x 22" (large) $38.00
- 23" x 16.5" (medium) $30.00
- 16" x 11.5" (small) $23.00