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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View of Gloucester, Mass.

Fitz Henry Lane (American, 1804 - 1865)

1855

Medium: lithograph
Classification: Print
Dimensions: image: 549 x 906 mm ; sheet: 680 x 1019 mm
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-W
Credit line: Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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