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Bay and Harbor from near Fort Castle William

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white painting of a harbor scene. A large three-masted ship is on the left, sailing towards the right. It has white sails. There are two smaller ships on the right, also sailing to the right with white sails. A large white building with many windows sits on the left edge. The water is dark and choppy. The sky is cloudy and gray. Bay and Harbor from near Fort Castle William by Fitz Henry Lane.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 395 px
Museum record:
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