Evening, New York Harbor, 1884

Typical of Farrer’s harbor views from this time period, this etching demonstrates the artist’s ability to show the deepening shadows of evening as it approaches. His skills are also evident in his treatment of a variety of textures—water, sky, and land.

Uniquely, this crisp impression is made on satin/silk as opposed to traditional paper. This was a novelty, although not an unusual practice, as the tradition of printing on textiles had been around for centuries.