Ben Benn (1884–1983), Landscape, Staten Island, N.Y., 1920
Oil on canvas. Promised gift of Elie and Sarah Hirschfeld, Scenes of New York City
This painting presents a bucolic Staten Island. Regular ferry service beginning in 1817 made the
borough an accessible and appealing escape from Manhattan. The stacking trees and fields and
broad swathes of color distinguish Benn’s modernist approach to landscape.
Quality
NYHistory Prints offers exclusive custom reproductions of artworks in the collections of the New-York Historical Society. Hand-made in the USA using gallery-quality materials, we create prints as true to the original work as possible, using strict color management protocols and state-of-the-art printing technology.Selection
Many of the works offered through this store are exclusive and not available anywhere else. We are continually adding new artworks to our offering, so be sure to check back regularly as you build your own gallery. A variety of molding styles means our custom framed prints can match any type of decor.