Hudson River Portfolio: Looking South from Battery Knox, West Point

Charles Parsons after Benjamin Bellows Grant Stone

National Gallery of Art

This image shows the Hudson River from Battery Knox, West Point, facing south. The horizon is in the upper third of the image, where hills and sky meet. The river widens in the middle, flowing into the distance. Several sailboats and steamboats are visible on the water near the horizon. On the right, a large building sits among trees on a hill. A pathway follows the riverbank, with three figures nearby; one seated and the others talking. The brushstrokes are detailed, creating a realistic landscape. The color palette is muted, with greens, browns, and blues capturing the tranquil scene under a partly cloudy sky.