Life in the streets of 1840s New York City by Nicolino Calyo (Italian-born American artist, 1799-1884)

Nicolino Calyo (Italian-born American artist, 1799-1884) Broadway New York City 1840-44


Born in Naples, Nicolino Calyo was an accomplished American nineteenth century painter who worked first in Baltimore, Maryland, and then moved to New York City.  Before coming to America, he studied at the Naples Academy learning Neoclassical, Italian, & Dutch landscape techniques.  Calyo fled Italy in 1821, having participated in an unsuccessful rebellion against Ferdinand I.

Nicolino Calyo (Italian-born American artist, 1799-1884) Lemon and Orange Stand 1840-44 New York City

Nicolino Calyo (Italian-born American artist, 1799-1884) Auctioneer in the Public Streets New York City 1840-44

Nicolino Calyo (Italian-born American artist, 1799-1884) Apple Seller New York City 1840-44

Nicolino Calyo (Italian-born American artist, 1799-1884) Oyster Stand New York City 1840-44

Nicolino Calyo (Italian-born American artist, 1799-1884) Root Beer Seller New York City 1840-44

Nicolino Calyo (Italian-born American artist, 1799-1884) The Baker Cart New York City 1840-44

Nicolino Calyo (Italian-born American artist, 1799-1884) The Boots Cleaner New York City 1840-44

Nicolino Calyo (Italian-born American artist, 1799-1884) The Cab New York City 1840-44

Nicolino Calyo (Italian-born American artist, 1799-1884) The Butcher New York City 1840-44

Nicolino Calyo (Italian-born American artist, 1799-1884) The Charcoal Cart New York City 1840-44

Nicolino Calyo (Italian-born American artist, 1799-1884) The Market Woman New York City 1840-44

Nicolino Calyo (Italian-born American artist, 1799-1884) The Ice Cart New York City 1840-44

Nicolino Calyo (Italian-born American artist, 1799-1884) The Soap Fat Man New York City 1840-44

Nicolino Calyo (Italian-born American artist, 1799-1884) The Mead, Ginger, and Root Beer Cart New York City 1840-44

Nicolino Calyo (Italian-born American artist, 1799-1884) The Soap-locks or the Bowery Boys New York City 1840-44

Nicolino Calyo (Italian-born American artist, 1799-1884) The Milk Man New York City 1840-44

Nicolino Calyo (Italian-born American artist, 1799-1884) The Stawberry Girl New York City 1840-44

Nicolino Calyo (Italian-born American artist, 1799-1884) The Oysters Man New York City 1840-44

Nicolino Calyo (Italian-born American artist, 1799-1884) View of New York City