The painting depicts a bay with a large body of water. In the foreground, a grassy hill with trees slopes down to the water. Two people stand on the hill, wearing white clothing. The person on the left has their arms raised. The water contains several ships with multiple masts. In the background, a city or town is visible across the water, with many buildings and docks. The sky is blue with white clouds. The overall scene shows a serene and peaceful harbor scene.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1820–25
- Medium:
- Watercolor on off-white wove paper
- Culture:
- American
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 382 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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