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View from Staten Island

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a serene scene titled "View from Staten Island" by the artist. The foreground features a dirt path leading to a body of water, lined with trees and bushes on the right and a white house with a fenced yard on the left. A man in white clothing and a hat stands on the path, pointing out towards the water with his right arm, accompanied by a small dog. To his right, two men sit on a bench. The body of water is teal and contains several boats and ships, including a large sailing ship on the left side and a steamboat on the right. In the background, there are hills and a cloudy sky. The overall atmosphere appears calm and peaceful.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1855
Medium:
oil on canvas
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
599 × 450 px
Museum record:
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