Eights, James, 1798-1882

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Dates:
Birth 1798
Death 1882

Biographical notes:

James Eights (1798-1882) was a topographical and scientific draftsman who spent much of his life in Albany, NY. Besides his work as a scientific artist for the Erie Canal geographical surveys, Eights was best known for his watercolor depictions of Albany, NY as it was in 1805-1807. Since Eights was less than 10 years old in 1805, he based his works on drawings rendered by other artists. Many of Eights' watercolors were published as lithographs between 1847-1854.

From the description of Photographs of views of Albany, NY ca. 1805-1814, [ca. 1920-1940]. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 147449624

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Subjects:

  • Albany Institute
  • Architectural drawing
  • Geology
  • Historic buildings
  • Natural history
  • Photographs
  • Smithsonian Publications
  • Watercolors

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Places:

  • New York--Albany (as recorded)
  • Albany (N.Y.) (as recorded)

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