Ships Unloading, New York

Samuel Colman

Created:

Movement:

1866

Precisionism

key Notes:

Maritime activity, Urban landscape.

Dimensions:

30 x 40 1/4 in. (76.2 x 102.2 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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story of the work:

"Ships Unloading, New York," painted by Samuel Colman in 1866, captures the bustling maritime activity of New York City during the mid-19th century, reflecting the economic vitality and industrial growth of the era. Colman's work is notable for its use of light and color, which enhances the dynamic interplay between the ships and the urban landscape, contributing to the broader narrative of American Impressionism.

Description of the work:

"Ships Unloading, New York" by Samuel Colman depicts a bustling waterfront scene characterized by a dynamic interplay of light and shadow, with ships prominently featured in the foreground. The composition is marked by a rich palette of blues and browns, capturing the vibrancy of maritime activity and the architectural elements of the city in the background.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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