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Henry Hudson Collection

Henry Hudson, an English navigator known for his daring explorations and contributions to the Age of Discovery

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: EXPL2A-00284

EXPL2A-00284
Early map of Hudsons Strait and Hudsons Bay, 1662, in Arctic Canada. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: The discovery of the Hudson River in 1609 by Henry Hudson during his voyage in the ship Half Moon

The discovery of the Hudson River in 1609 by Henry Hudson during his voyage in the ship Half Moon to find a prospective
2603485 The discovery of the Hudson River in 1609 by Henry Hudson during his voyage in the ship Half Moon to find a prospective Northwest Passage to Cathay

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: Henry Hudson

Henry Hudson
5616259 Henry Hudson; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Henry Hudson (1556-1611) being pushed by mutineers into the small boat in which, with his son and a few companions, he was set adrift. Dated

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: Hudson memorial monument, Riverside Drive, New York, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown

Hudson memorial monument, Riverside Drive, New York, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Hudson memorial monument, Riverside Drive, New York, between 1910 and 1920. "To commemorate the discovery of the Hudson River by Henry Hudson in the year [16] 09" on monument

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: Portrait of Henry Hudson, English navigator in ruff, 1609, (1937). Creator: Unknown

Portrait of Henry Hudson, English navigator in ruff, 1609, (1937). Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Henry Hudson, the English navigator, showing the ruff, reign of James I, 1609, (1937). Henry Hudson (c1565-1611) English sea explorer and navigator

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: Hudson was seized and bound, illustration from The Book of Discovery by T. C

Hudson was seized and bound, illustration from The Book of Discovery by T. C. Bridges, published 1931 (colour litho)
IL241932 Hudson was seized and bound, illustration from The Book of Discovery by T.C. Bridges, published 1931 (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: Two Medals Commemorating the Hudson-Fulton Celebration New York, 1909. Creator: Unknown

Two Medals Commemorating the Hudson-Fulton Celebration New York, 1909. Creator: Unknown
Two Medals Commemorating the Hudson-Fulton Celebration New York, 1909

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: Landing of Henry Hudson, 1608 at Verplanck Point, Near Peekskill, New York

Landing of Henry Hudson, 1608 at Verplanck Point, Near Peekskill, New York
822694 Landing of Henry Hudson, 1608 at Verplanck Point, Near Peekskill, New York, (oil on canvas) by Weir, Robert Walter (1803-89); 84x122 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: Hudson was Seized and Bound (colour litho)

Hudson was Seized and Bound (colour litho)
3624675 Hudson was Seized and Bound (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hudson was Seized and Bound)

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: The Last Voyage of Henry Hudson, c. 1940s (colour litho)

The Last Voyage of Henry Hudson, c. 1940s (colour litho)
IL439450 The Last Voyage of Henry Hudson, c.1940s (colour litho) by Collier, John (1850-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Newnes Pictorial Knowledge)

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: The 'Half Moon'(chromolitho)

The "Half Moon"(chromolitho)
2790852 The " Half Moon" (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Half Moon." Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards)

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: Henry Hudson landing on Manhattan (colour litho)

Henry Hudson landing on Manhattan (colour litho)
3095885 Henry Hudson landing on Manhattan (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Hudson landing on Manhattan)

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: Henry Hudson landing at Hudson Bay (colour litho)

Henry Hudson landing at Hudson Bay (colour litho)
3095848 Henry Hudson landing at Hudson Bay (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Hudson landing at Hudson Bay)

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: Halve Maen, or Half Moon, Henry Hudson (colour litho)

Halve Maen, or Half Moon, Henry Hudson (colour litho)
5987076 Halve Maen, or Half Moon, Henry Hudson (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Halve Maen, or Half Moon, Henry Hudson)

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: The Discovery of the Hudson (litho)

The Discovery of the Hudson (litho)
3622813 The Discovery of the Hudson (litho) by Sheppard, Warren (1858-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Discovery of the Hudson)

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: The discovery of the Hudson (litho)

The discovery of the Hudson (litho)
3622411 The discovery of the Hudson (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The discovery of the Hudson River, 1609)

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: Henry Hudson landing from the Half Moon, Albany, New York (colour litho)

Henry Hudson landing from the Half Moon, Albany, New York (colour litho)
3094481 Henry Hudson landing from the Half Moon, Albany, New York (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Hudson landing from the Half Moon, Albany)

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: Henry Hudson receiving his commission from the Dutch East India Company, 1609 (engraving)

Henry Hudson receiving his commission from the Dutch East India Company, 1609 (engraving)
972363 Henry Hudson receiving his commission from the Dutch East India Company, 1609 (engraving) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: Hudson cast Adrift (colour litho)

Hudson cast Adrift (colour litho)
2790375 Hudson cast Adrift (colour litho) by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (fl.1888-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hudson cast Adrift)

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: Holkham MS 109 F 41, plans of the city and harbour of New York, c. 1740 (engraving)

Holkham MS 109 F 41, plans of the city and harbour of New York, c. 1740 (engraving)
3963912 Holkham MS 109 F 41, plans of the city and harbour of New York, c.1740 (engraving) by Carwitham, John (1700-60); 30x44 cm; By kind permission of the Earl of Leicester

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: Landing of Henry Hudson, 1609, at Verplanck Point, New York, 1835 (oil on canvas)

Landing of Henry Hudson, 1609, at Verplanck Point, New York, 1835 (oil on canvas)
5932870 Landing of Henry Hudson, 1609, at Verplanck Point, New York, 1835 (oil on canvas) by Weir, Robert Walter (1803-89); 83.8x121.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: Henry Hudson (the Arctic Explorer) Turned Adrift by his Crew, off the Coast of Labrador

Henry Hudson (the Arctic Explorer) Turned Adrift by his Crew, off the Coast of Labrador, 1611 (engraving)
671030 Henry Hudson (the Arctic Explorer) Turned Adrift by his Crew, off the Coast of Labrador, 1611 (engraving) by English School

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: The Last Voyage of Henry Hudson (engraving)

The Last Voyage of Henry Hudson (engraving)
1060484 The Last Voyage of Henry Hudson (engraving) by Collier, John (1850-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Voyage of Henry Hudson)

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: The Last Voyage of Henry Hudson (chromolitho)

The Last Voyage of Henry Hudson (chromolitho)
815691 The Last Voyage of Henry Hudson (chromolitho) by Collier, John (1850-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Hudson (1560/70-1611). English explorer. Hudson river named after him

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: Henry Hudson (engraving)

Henry Hudson (engraving)
3626014 Henry Hudson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Hudson. Illustration for Chatterbox (1867). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: Mutiny on Hudsons Ship (engraving)

Mutiny on Hudsons Ship (engraving)
654762 Mutiny on Hudsons Ship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mutiny on Hudsons Ship)

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: Sandy Hook, from Highland Light, New Jersey, c1897. Creator: Unknown

Sandy Hook, from Highland Light, New Jersey, c1897. Creator: Unknown
Sandy Hook, from Highland Light, New Jersey, c1897. Community on the Atlantic shore of Sandy Hook, a barrier peninsula along the coast of New Jersey, discovered by Henry Hudson

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: These Cruel Men Meant To Turn Hudson Adrift On The Icy Waters, 1907, (c1920)

These Cruel Men Meant To Turn Hudson Adrift On The Icy Waters, 1907, (c1920). Artist: Joseph Ratcliffe Skelton
These Cruel Men Meant To Turn Hudson Adrift On The Icy Waters, 1907, (c1920). Henry Hudson (c1560-1611), English Sea Explorer and navigator of the early 17th century

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: Mutiny on Henry Hudsons ship, 1611 (c1880)

Mutiny on Henry Hudsons ship, 1611 (c1880)
Mutiny on Henry Hudsons ship, c1880. English navigator Henry Hudson was set adrift in a boat together with his son and seven others after the crew of his ship the Discovery mutinied in Hudson Bay

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: English navigator Henry Hudson (1550-1611) on his last voyage

English navigator Henry Hudson (1550-1611) on his last voyage. He was set adrift with son and 7 others by mutinous crew. Never seen again. Engraving after picture by John Collier

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: Medal showing Henry Hudson ascending the Hudson River to Albany in 1609

Medal showing Henry Hudson ascending the Hudson River to Albany in 1609
Henry Hudson (c.1550-1611) English navigator, medal showing him ascending the Hudson River to Albany in 1609

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: Henry Hudson, English navigator, being set adrift by mutinous crew, c1880

Henry Hudson, English navigator, being set adrift by mutinous crew, c1880
Henry Hudson (c.1550-1611), English navigator, being set adrift with son and 7 others by mutinous crew, c1880. He was never seen again. Wood engraving

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: Native American longhouses on Manhattan Island

Native American longhouses on Manhattan Island
Manhattan Island when the first Europeans arrived. Hand colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: EXPL2A-00115

EXPL2A-00115
Henry Hudson meeting with Native Americans along the Hudson River, 1609. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: EXPL2A-00091

EXPL2A-00091
Henry Hudsons ship " Half-Moon" ascending the Hudson River, 1609. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: EXPL2A-00188

EXPL2A-00188
One of Henry Hudsons ships, early 1600s. Hand-colored 19th-century reproduction of a woodcut from Hudsons " Voyages" published in 1612

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: EXPL2A-00189

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Hudsons ship " Half-Moon" leaving Amsterdam for the New World, 1609. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: EXPL2A-00197

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Hudsons map of his voyages in the Arctic, published in 1612. Hand-colored 19th-century reproduction of a woodcut from Hudsons " Voyages" published in 1612

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: EXPL2A-00198

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Mutineers send Henry Hudson and his son overboard to die adrift in a small boat in the Arctic 1611. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: EXPL2A-00209

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Henry Hudsons ship " Half Moon" arriving at Manhattan Island, 1609. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: EXPL2A-00213

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Henry Hudsons attack on a Native American village on the Atlantic coast, 1609. Hand colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: PEXP2A-00024

PEXP2A-00024
Explorer Henry Hudson. Hand-colored 19th-century engraving

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: EXPL2A-00054

EXPL2A-00054
Henry Hudsons ship " Half Moon" meets Native Americans in the Hudson River highlands, 1609. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageHenry Hudson Collection: EXPL2A-00190

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Map of Hudsons Bay, Canada, showing Hudsons Strait, 1722. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an 18th-century map


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Henry Hudson, an English navigator known for his daring explorations and contributions to the Age of Discovery, is immortalized in various artworks and historical depictions. In a captivating portrait from 1609, Henry Hudson stands tall, donning a ruff that exudes elegance and sophistication. The artist's identity remains unknown but their skill in capturing Hudson's essence is undeniable. One significant moment in Hudson's life is vividly illustrated in an illustration from "The Book of Discovery" published in 1931. It depicts the gripping scene where he was seized and bound during his expedition. This portrayal serves as a reminder of the risks he faced while venturing into uncharted territories. Commemorative medals from the Hudson-Fulton Celebration held in New York City in 1909 pay tribute to this intrepid explorer. Crafted by unknown artists, these medals serve as timeless reminders of the impact that Henry Hudson had on American history. Another pivotal event captured through artistry is Henry Hudson's landing at Verplanck Point near Peekskill, New York, in 1608. This historic moment symbolizes his relentless pursuit of new lands and opportunities for trade. In another depiction titled "The Last Voyage of Henry Hudson, " created around the 1940s, we witness vibrant colors breathing life into this adventurous tale once more. The lithograph showcases both the beauty and dangers encountered during his final journey. An iconic vessel associated with Henry Hudson is "Halve Maen" or "Half Moon. " A chromolithograph portrays this ship sailing across vast waters – a symbol of exploration itself – representing not only its physical presence but also embodying all those who sailed under its flag. Henry Hudson's arrival on Manhattan Island comes alive through a colorful lithograph depicting him stepping onto newfound land with determination etched upon his face. This image captures the spirit of discovery that fueled him throughout his career. Similarly, another lithograph showcases his landing at Hudson Bay, a moment that forever altered the course of history.