On the Coast of New Jersey

Amerikanische Malerei 1878–1884, 1883

This painting features a shoreline with the dark green ocean on the left and a small ship sailing in the distance. The color palette is soft and muted, with shades of blue, green, yellow, and very light gray. The shoreline is a sandy beach with gentle waves coming in from the left side of the painting and wet sand on the right reflecting the sky above. The vast sky is pale blue-gray with some white clouds, and some small seabirds are visible flying above the water.
Kunstenaar
Amerikanische Malerei 1878–1884
Datering
1883
Soort
Schilderij
Techniek
oil on canvas
Afmetingen
102,24 × 183,52 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

This painting features a shoreline with the dark green ocean on the left and a small ship sailing in the distance. The color palette is soft and muted, with shades of blue, green, yellow, and very light gray. The shoreline is a sandy beach with gentle waves coming in from the left side of the painting and wet sand on the right reflecting the sky above. The vast sky is pale blue-gray with some white clouds, and some small seabirds are visible flying above the water.

Amerikanische Malerei 1878–1884