Packet Ship Passing Castle Williams, New York Harbor
Amerikanische Malerei 1850–1857, mid 19th century
- Artist
- Amerikanische Malerei 1850–1857
- Date
- mid 19th century
- Type
- Painting
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Dimensions
- 56.5 × 76.1 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Public domain, CC0
Image description
The artwork shows a packet ship sailing through New York Harbor, with Castle Williams on the left. The ship's sails are fully unfurled, moving through choppy, green-tinged waters. The sky has a mix of blue, pink, and orange tones. The clouds are voluminous and illuminated. Beyond the ship, other sailboats are visible, and a shoreline with structures and a hill is on the right. The horizon is low. The brushstrokes are smooth and detailed.