Hello, this item is an original aquatint engraving by British artist Henry Papprill (1817–1896), titled New York Taken from the Northwest Angle of Fort Columbus, Governors Island, dated 1846. Executed with hand coloring, the image offers a sweeping 19th-century maritime view of New York Harbor with sailing ships, fortifications, and city skyline. Papprill, known for his detailed topographical views and equestrian scenes, often collaborated with publishers like Ackermann & Co., producing high-quality urban and landscape scenes highly sought after in the mid-19th century.

The dimensions (23 x 32 inches framed) suggest this is a large-format version, likely from a limited print run. Aquatint engravings from this era, particularly those capturing early American cityscapes by named artists, are valued for both documentary significance and aesthetic merit. Provided the color is original and the condition remains very good—as described, with no tears, foxing, or fading—this framed example would carry a fair market value of $1,200 to $1,800 USD, with higher figures achievable at East Coast auctions or when sold to collectors of historical Americana or New York visual history.