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Hudson River Railroad Station, with a View of Manhattan College

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a train station scene with a large building in the background. The train station has a long gray building with a peaked roof. A blue and white train with a steam engine is on the tracks in front of the building. To the left of the train, there is a blue boat with a tall mast on the water. In the background, there are several large buildings, including one with a tall spire. There are also trees and other structures visible. The sky is light blue and hazy. The overall scene appears to be a cityscape with a river or harbor. Manhattan College is visible in the background. The artist's work shows a Hudson River Railroad Station.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1860–70
Medium
Watercolor and black ink on off-white wove paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 385 px
Public Domain
Yes
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