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View of the Battery, New York

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a waterfront scene. A grassy area with trees and paths is in the foreground. People are walking on the paths and standing on the grass. A fence runs along the edge of the grassy area. A body of water with boats and ships is in the background. On the left, there is a large square building near the water. On the right, there is a smaller building near the water with a dock. The sky is cloudy. The title of the painting is "View of the Battery, New York" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
1800–1850
Medium
Oil on wood
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 383 px
Public Domain
Yes
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