BIRCH, Thomas (1779-1851), Ships at the Entrance of a Port [New York] Illustrated books with giltarms of Claude Du

with giltarms of Claude Du Sauzay

except that they are less vivid here

and persuaded his fellow commissioners that an understanding of regional geology was fundamental to the planning of the Irish railway system

Float-mounted and framed (full margins

Folio (21 4/8 x 15 4/8 inches)

BIRCH, Thomas (1779-1851), Ships at the Entrance of a Port [New York] Illustrated books with giltarms of Claude DuBIRCH, Thomas (1779 1851) Ships at the Entrance of a Port [New York] Oil on canvas 20 x 30 1 8 canvas Vibrant scene of New York Harbor with the USS Constitution in the left foreground and the fortifications of Governors Island on the right. The work is highly reminiscent of the one by Birch in the Museum of Fine Arts Boston (Ref 47. 1181), with the same composition, vantage point and dimensions. Another similar painting by Birch in the Springwood