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Bay and Harbor of New York from Bedlow's Island

Edmund C. Coates

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white painting of a large body of water. A ship with three visible masts and white sails is centered. The ship's sails are full. There are multiple smaller boats on the water. A brick wall is on the left. The background shows a cloudy sky and a distant shoreline with buildings.

Artwork details

Date:
1864 or 1866
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 422 px
Museum record:
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