Boston: From City Point near Sea Street

Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836,

The image depicts a harbor scene with people and boats on calm water. The cityscape and a windmill are visible in the background. The scene is painted with fine brushstrokes capturing details of sails, boats, and reflections. The color palette is soft with shades of blue, brown, and beige dominating. In the distance, a larger sailboat and city buildings are visible against swirling clouds. The atmosphere is tranquil and peaceful.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836
Type
Print
Medium
color aquatint with touches of etching, hand-colored, on wove paper; laid down on heavy wove paper
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 48.8 × 68.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts a harbor scene with people and boats on calm water. The cityscape and a windmill are visible in the background. The scene is painted with fine brushstrokes capturing details of sails, boats, and reflections. The color palette is soft with shades of blue, brown, and beige dominating. In the distance, a larger sailboat and city buildings are visible against swirling clouds. The atmosphere is tranquil and peaceful.

Amerikanische Grafik 1815–1836