View of the Battery, New York
Unknown
key Notes:
Panoramic urban landscape; 19th-century New York City.
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Dimensions:
10 3/4 x 16 3/4 in. (26.2 x 41.4 cm)
medium:
Oil on wood
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:
"View of the Battery, New York" is an oil painting created in 1850 by an unknown artist, depicting the Battery, a waterfront park located at the southern tip of Manhattan. The work captures the historical significance of the area during a period of urban development and reflects the aesthetic preferences of mid-19th century American landscape painting.
Description of the work:
"View of the Battery, New York" is a landscape painting that captures a panoramic view of Battery Park, showcasing the waterfront and surrounding architecture of mid-19th century New York City. The composition is characterized by a harmonious blend of natural elements and urban structures, rendered in a palette that reflects the atmospheric conditions of the scene.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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