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Beacon Hill from Mt. Vernon St.


Old Boston, plate 1
After: John Rubens Smith (English (worked in the United States), 1775–1849)
Printed by: J. H. Bufford's Lithograph (American, 19th century)
Published by: Smith, Knight & Tappan (American, active 1857–1860)
1857
Place Depicted: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Medium/Technique Color lithograph
Dimensions Image: 33.0 x 26.7 cm (13 x 10 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Bequest of Maxim Karolik
Accession Number64.2118
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsPrints

DescriptionMan and dog right infront of gray wall; couple crossing road center towards walled in brick house. Statue in background.
InscriptionsIn stone, at upper center: Old Boston
In stone, at upper right: Plate 1; LC: title and notes; LL: From a drawing made on the spot by JR Smith; LR: JH Bufford Lith. 313 Washington ST.
ProvenanceMaxim Karolik, Newport; Gift to MFA December 9, 1964