Boston: From City Point near Sea Street

William James Bennett

Associated Names
William James Bennett

Artist, American, born England, c. 1787 - 1844

The image depicts a harbor scene with people and boats on calm water. The cityscape and a windmill are visible in the background. The scene is painted with fine brushstrokes capturing details of sails, boats, and reflections. The color palette is soft with shades of blue, brown, and beige dominating. In the distance, a larger sailboat and city buildings are visible against swirling clouds. The atmosphere is tranquil and peaceful.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color aquatint with touches of etching, hand-colored, on wove paper; laid down on heavy wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed within plate mark): 48.8 x 68.2 cm (19 3/16 x 26 7/8 in.)
    support: 53.2 x 72.8 cm (20 15/16 x 28 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1985.64.121

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: Painted by W.J. Bennett.; lower right in plate: Engd. by W.J. Bennett; lower center in plate: BOSTON, / From City Point near Sea Street

Wikidata ID

Q74070462

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