Artist/Maker John Joseph Holland (American, born England, 1776 – 1820)

Works at McGown's Pass, New York City

1814

Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America

Watercolor, graphite, black ink, and touches of gouache on paper laid on heavier paper (together with 1889.15)

Overall: 9 3/4 x 24 in. ( 24.8 x 61 cm )

Deposited by the Common Council of the City of New York

1889.14

In 1814, in order to provide protection for the city of New York against a British invasion by way of the Long Island Sound, fortifications were erected in upper Manhattan. This view shows the exterior face of the fortifications at McGown's Pass. Fort Clinton is at the left, Nutter's Battery at the right, and the Barrier Gate and blockhouse in the center. Nutter's Battery apparently derived its name from Valentine Nutter, whose house stood nearby.

Markingsinscription: upper center, ink: "Works at McGowan's [sic] Pass"

InscribedInscribed above image in brown ink: "Works at McGowan's [sic] Pass."

ProvenanceThe City of New York

ClassificationsDRAWINGS