View of Gloucester, Mass.

1855

Fitz Henry Lane

Associated Names
Fitz Henry Lane

Artist, American, 1804 - 1865

The image presents a view of Gloucester, Massachusetts. In the foreground, there are lush shrubs and rocks with two people and a dog. Several small boats are in the water, along with a group of sailboats and ships. The town of Gloucester is visible in the background, with buildings densely packed together along the waterline. The sky above is cloudy, depicted in soft brushstrokes and a subdued grayscale. The overall color palette is sepia-toned.

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Inscriptions

"Published by Proctor Brothers, 123 Front St." printed, lower right margin, title printed in center margin; "F.H. LANE, PINXIT" printed, lower left; "L.H. BRADFORD & CO'S LITH." printed, lower right

Wikidata ID

Q76441700

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