Packet Ship Passing Castle Williams, New York Harbor
Amerikanische Malerei 1850–1857, mid 19th century
- Művész
- Amerikanische Malerei 1850–1857
- Datálás
- mid 19th century
- Műfaj
- Festmény
- Technika
- oil on canvas
- Méretek
- 56,5 × 76,1 cm
- Gyűjtemény
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licenc
- Közkincs, CC0
Képleírás
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.