The image shows a serene view of a body of water. The water in the foreground has smooth brushstrokes in shades of blue and gray. Two boats move across the water, one with red accents and a sail. In the distance, an industrial skyline emerges with structures and chimneys emitting smoke. The horizon is in the middle of the composition, separated from the sky by a layer of haze. The sky transitions from pale yellow near the horizon to deeper blues above, with pink and gray clouds scattered throughout.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1862
- Medium
- watercolor and gouache with touches of graphite on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 4860 × 3052 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original