John L. Boqueta de Woiseri (active America, 1797-1815), "A View of New Orleans taken from the Plantation of Marigny", 1803, colored aquatint with engraving, showing saw mills, the Place des Armes, St. Louis Cathedral, three newly hoisted American flags, with an eagle holding a banner with the motto "Under My Wings Every Thing Prospers" above, sheet 13 in. x 22 3/4 in., framed. Note: Mounted on heavy stock, includes fiber identification and dating analysis Note: In 1803, John L. Boqueta de Woiseri, a portrait artist by trade who developed his talents as an engineer and designer, produced a bird's eye view of the city of New Orleans. The etching presented here is a companion to a map produced by Boqueta de Woiseri most likely under the guidance of Pierre Clement Laussat, the prefect of Louisiana who resided at the Marigny plantation. Boqueta de Woiseri's etching is unique as it was the only view at the time to depict the city's most important buildings; the Cabildo, the Presbytere, and St. Louis Cathedral. In addition, the etching celebrates the purchase of New Orleans and the Louisiana territory by the United States.This monumental event is symbolically portrayed by the eagle clutching a sixteen star spangled banner.John L. Boqueta de Woiseri's rendering of the newly minted American city is also included in the collection of Monticello and has been exhibited at the Historic New...