The U. S. Ship Franklin, with a View of the Bay of New York

The U. S. Ship Franklin, with a View of the Bay of New York by Thomas Thompson. Large body of water with many ships. The largest ship is in the center-right, black hull, three masts with white sails, American flag flying. Several smaller ships and boats in the foreground and background. Buildings on the left side of the horizon. Sky is blue with white and gray clouds. Ships have multiple masts, some with sails up, some with sails down. Some ships have flags flying. Water is dark blue-green color. Small waves on the water. Ships vary in size. Some have hulls visible, some do not. Land is visible on the horizon.