Shipwreck off Nantucket (Wreck off Nantucket after a Storm)

The painting depicts a shipwreck scene. The ship is large and brown with a black hull. It is listing to one side with a broken mast, and a torn sail. A small boat is positioned near the ship's hull. The shipwreck and small boat are surrounded by dark green waves. In the background, two other ships with white sails are visible on the right side. The sky above is cloudy and blue.