Drypoint etchings of New York City a little while back. One in Connecticut. Martin Lewis, artist (1881-1962). Born and raised in Australia but mostly working later in New York.

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"Yorkville Night." 1947.
“Yorkville Night.” 1947. Image © Estate of Martin Lewis. Fair use license. via https://ephemeralnewyork.wordpress.com/2018/05/07/shadows-and-light-under-the-el-in-yorkville-1947/
"Circus Night." 1933.
“Circus Night.” 1933. Etching. Signed in pencil. Image courtesy The Old Print Shop. © Estate of Martin Lewis. Image © 2019 F+W . Fair use license. via https://www.antiquetrader.com/antiques/antiques-americana/drama-unfolds-in-martin-lewis-etchings/
"The Passing Freight, Danbury." 1934.
“The Passing Freight, Danbury.” 1934. Drypoint and sand ground. Signed in pencil. © Estate of Martin Lewis. Image © William P. Carl Fine Prints, Durham. Fair use license. via https://www.williampcarlfineprints.com/pieces/2093_The_Passing_Freight,_Danbury
"Snow on the El." 1931.
“Snow on the El.” 1931. © Estate of Martin Lewis. Fair use license. via http://artcontrarian.blogspot.com/2014/07/flapper-new-york-etchings-by-martin.html

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