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View of the North River from the North West Corner of Fort Clinton—West Point

Seth Eastman

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an elevated view overlooking a river winding through gently sloping hills. The horizon is near the top, with a pale sky meeting distant mountains. Sailing boats are seen on the river, with green foliage depicted in varying shades. The color palette is muted with greens and earth tones. Hills across the river are painted in browns and greens, fading into lighter colors.

Artwork Details

Date
1837
Medium
watercolor on wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 2069 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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