View of New York from Weehawken

Unknown

Created:
Movement:
1840
Romanticism
key Notes:
Panoramic Landscape, Hudson River Vista
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Dimensions:
24 x 29 in. (61 x 73.7 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:

"View of New York from Weehawken," created in 1840 by an unknown artist, depicts the skyline of New York City as seen from Weehawken, New Jersey, capturing the urban landscape during a period of significant growth and development. The painting is notable for its representation of the early 19th-century American cityscape, although specific details about the artist's identity and intentions remain unknown.

Description of the work:

"View of New York from Weehawken," created in 1840, presents a panoramic vista of the New York City skyline as seen from Weehawken, New Jersey, characterized by its detailed depiction of the buildings and the Hudson River. The painting employs a naturalistic color palette and atmospheric perspective, effectively capturing the interplay of light and shadow across the urban landscape.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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View of New York from Weehawken