J. W. C. Williams (1811-1893). New-York and Its Environs. (Paris & New York: L. Turgis, c. 1855)

J. W. C. Williams (1811–1893)
New-York and Its Environs
Paris & New York: L. Turgis, c. 1855
Lithograph with original hand color
[Sheet size: 19 1/2 x 24 1/2 in.]

This vibrant mid-19th-century lithograph by J. W. C. Williams offers a sweeping bird’s-eye view of New York City and its surrounding region during a period of explosive growth and transformation. Published jointly in Paris and New York by L. Turgis, the print reflects the transatlantic fascination with America’s rising metropolis, capturing the dynamic interplay between urban development, harbor traffic, and the expanding grid of streets and buildings. Rendered with meticulous detail and enriched by original hand coloring, this work serves as both a cartographic document and a visual celebration of New York’s emergence as a global commercial and cultural hub.