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Harbor of Boston, with the City in the Distance, c. 1846-47 (oil on canvas)
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Harbor of Boston, with the City in the Distance, c. 1846-47 (oil on canvas)
500339 Harbor of Boston, with the City in the Distance, c.1846-47 (oil on canvas)
by Lane, Fitz Henry (1804-65); 66.04x104.78 (framed) 43.2x68.6 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: In this late afternoon view of Boston Harbor, Lane masterfully evoked the diffuse quality of sunlight reflecting off water. The artist was a son of a shipbuilder, so perhaps it is not surprising that his renderings of ships and their intricate riggings are painstakingly accurate. On the far left side of the painting, evolving technology appears in the guise of a steamboat, which ferried passengers between Boston and Gloucester.
); Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund and partial gift of Travers Newton, Joanna Newton Riccardi and Georgia Newton Pulos; American, out of copyright
Media ID 23553928
© Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund and partial gift of Travers Newton, Joanna Newton Riccardi and Georgia Newton Pulos / Bridgeman Images
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This print showcases Fitz Henry Lane's masterpiece, "Harbor of Boston, with the City in the Distance" painted around 1846-47. The oil on canvas painting, now housed at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA, beautifully captures a late afternoon scene of Boston Harbor. Lane skillfully portrays the ethereal quality of sunlight reflecting off the water's surface. As the son of a shipbuilder, it comes as no surprise that Lane's attention to detail is impeccable when it comes to rendering ships and their intricate riggings. In this artwork, he meticulously depicts various vessels dotting the harbor. Notably, on the left side of the painting emerges a steamboat - an embodiment of evolving technology during that era - ferrying passengers between Boston and Gloucester. The composition exudes tranquility and serenity as sailboats gracefully glide across calm waters while rowers navigate through gentle waves. The artist masterfully captures every nuance: from buoyant barrels bobbing alongside ships to majestic masts reaching towards a radiant sun-kissed sky. Lane's work not only serves as a visual delight but also provides historical insight into 19th-century American maritime life. This particular piece exemplifies his ability to transport viewers back in time by showcasing both natural beauty and technological advancements within one harmonious seascape. With its timeless charm and meticulous craftsmanship, "Harbor of Boston" continues to captivate art enthusiasts worldwide for generations to come.
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