View of Poestenkill, New York

The painting depicts a bird's-eye view of a small town with a dirt road running through it. The road is in the center, with buildings on both sides. The buildings are mostly white or red with brown roofs. There are trees scattered throughout the town and rolling hills in the background. A church with a tall steeple is on the right side. Horse-drawn carriages are on the road. The sky is cloudy and hazy. The town is surrounded by fields and hills. There is a body of water on the left side.