Packet Ship Passing Castle Williams, New York Harbor
Amerikanische Malerei 1850–1857, mid 19th century
- Artista
- Amerikanische Malerei 1850–1857
- Fecha
- mid 19th century
- Tipo
- Pintura
- Técnica
- Óleo sobre lienzo
- Medidas
- 56,5 × 76,1 cm
- Colección
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licencia
- Dominio público, CC0
Descripción de la imagen
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.