The painting depicts a nighttime river crossing scene. A group of men in colonial-style clothing and hats are in a wooden boat on a body of water with ice chunks floating in it. The men are holding oars and appear to be rowing. One man stands at the bow of the boat wearing a bicorn hat, a dark coat with red sash, and tan pants. Behind him, another man holds an American flag. The background shows a shoreline with trees and hills and another group of men on the ice. The sky is cloudy with rays of light shining through. The men are facing to the left.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1851
- Medium:
- Oil on canvas
- Culture:
- American
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 351 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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