

The painting depicts a view of Philadelphia from across the Delaware River. The foreground features a grassy area with trees, some of which have slender trunks and feathery foliage. A dirt path runs along the right side. A wooden fence borders the grassy area on the right. On the left is a body of water with a dock or pier extending into it. An American flag flies on a pole at the end of the pier. In the background, across the water, is a city skyline with several buildings and a large ship. The sky above is blue with white clouds.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1811–ca. 1813
- Medium:
- Watercolor on white wove paper
- Culture:
- American
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 397 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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