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New York Harbor

Reginald Cleveland Coxe

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a view of a boat on water with a cityscape in the distance. The horizon is low in the composition, emphasizing the vast sky. The Statue of Liberty is visible on the horizon surrounded by ships' masts. A steamboat close by emits smoke as it moves across the water. The brushstrokes vary, creating motion in the water. The details of the boats are precise. The color scheme is sepia, giving the image a vintage feel.

Artwork Details

Date
1888
Medium
etching and drypoint
Dimensions
4000 × 1950 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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