Bethesda Terrace at Central Park, 1872 Framed circa 1890

circa 1890

a serene study inspired by the soft light and natural atmosphere of the Mid-Atlantic shoreline

Curtis began publishing the *Botanical Magazine: Plants of the Royal Gardens* at Lovell Reeve in London in 1856

Map features Kyushu

China & Japan

Bethesda Terrace at Central Park, 1872 Framed circa 1890Original Steel Engraving from Picturesque America, edited by William Cullen Bryant and published by D. Appleton and Company, New York 1872. Dimensions: 9 1 4 x 12 1 2" Calvert VauxCalvert Vaux was pivotal in shaping Bethesda Terrace, serving as its primary architect and co designer. He envisioned the Terrace as a central visitor hub, marked by grandeur in art and architecture. Unlike the more natural landscapes found throughout the park, the Terrace