View of a Bay from a Hillside (Amalfi)

Edward Lear

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a coastal landscape from an elevated point of view. The horizon is low with water meeting distant landforms. The scene is in a monochromatic palette of gray, with loose and fluid brushstrokes depicting the rugged terrain and water. Architectural structures or ruins are visible on the left, with trees and vegetation in front. In the distance, misty hills or cliffs can be seen.