Courtship in New Amsterdam

Why it's great

A young Dutch couple meets in the days when New York was still the Dutch town of New Amsterdam. Francis William Edmonds painted this gentle scene of colonial life in 1850.

🏛️ Part of history

The Pilgrims & Colonial America (1607–1700) — A young Dutch couple meets in the days when New York was still the Dutch town of New Amsterdam.

Where to see it

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Hang it on your wall

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About the artist

Francis William Edmonds

1806–1863 · born in Hudson · died in Bronxville

Francis William Edmonds was an American painter born in Hudson, New York, in 1806. He was a banker who painted in his spare time, making charming scenes of everyday life. He lived in New York and died in Bronxville in 1863.