A View of the country towards Dorchester, taken from the advanced works on Boston Neck.

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  SKU: 92208

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• ARTIST: J. F. W. Des Barres

• MEDIUM: Copper plate engraving,

  DATE: c. 1775

• EDITION SIZE: 4 1/2 x 8 3/16" (11.6 x 20.8 cm) plus title and wide margins.

• DESCRIPTION: This engraving, drawn during the early days of the American Revolution before the British were forced to abandon Boston, showcases the open countryside looking toward Dorchester. In the distance, the five hills—Bowdoin, Popes, Meeting House, Savin, and Jones—are clearly visible. On the left, several soldiers man a redoubt. <br><br> This print appeared in the "Atlantic Neptune," a renowned sea atlas by Captain Joseph Frederick Wallet Des Barres. Produced over seven years (1775-1782), the "Atlantic Neptune" is celebrated for its precise depictions of sounds, bays, bars, and harbors, along with navigational hazards. The topographical views, such as this one, were designed to supplement the atlas's marine charts, providing seafarers with visual references for recognizing the approaches to major harbors, bays, and waterways. The Royal Navy extensively used this work during the American Revolution.

• ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in an 18 x 14" mat for handling.

• CONDITION: Good condition, paper toning is normal for the age. Stain in the left margin. Fold line in the center.

• REFERENCE: Cresswell, "The American Revolution in drawings and prints" #502..

• CATEGORIES: 18th-19th Century Subjects , Town Views - United States , Massachusetts