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A Ferry Scene on the Susquehanna at Wright's Ferry, near Havre de Grace

Pavel Petrovich Svinin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a river scene with a boat in the foreground. The boat is flat and brown, with a pointed bow and stern, and has several people on board. There are two horses on the boat, one is standing and the other is being led by a person. A horse-drawn carriage is on the boat. The people on the boat are wearing old-fashioned clothing, including hats. The river is blue and has several large rocks protruding from the water. In the background, there are mountains and trees on both sides of the river. The sky is cloudy and blue. The mountains in the background have a rocky cliff face. The cliff face is light-colored and has a rough texture. There are trees and bushes growing on the sides of the mountains. The overall atmosphere suggests a daytime setting with overcast conditions.

Artwork Details

Date
1811–ca. 1813
Medium
Watercolor, gouache, and black chalk on white wove paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 408 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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