On New York Bay

Henry Farrer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a view from the shores of a body of water, possibly a harbor or estuary, looking toward moored boats on the right. The boats have their masts and rigging reaching upward. The horizon is low in the image, with distant landforms and hints of ships on the waterline. The lines suggest shadows and textures with a sketch-like quality. The color palette is monochromatic, primarily sepia and grey tones. The detail gives a sense of calm along the water's edge. In the distance are more ships, with their masts rising against a sky streaked with thin clouds.