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Albany, NY landscape Detmold’s fine-lined draftsmanship gives thePrintThis hand colored lithograph presents a panoramic view of Albany, New York, during the mid 19th century. A blend of natural beauty and growing industry, the scene captures the Hudson River bustling with steamboats and sailboats, while the city skyline rises in the distance. Created between 1848 and 1851 as part of Views of American Cities, this artwork reflects a pivotal era in Albanys development. Why We Picked It The lithograph uses the rivers