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The image displays a view from a slightly elevated perspective overlooking a body of water towards a structure and ships. Small boats are seen moving across the water, with figures visible inside them. In the distance, a large cylindrical tower stands surrounded by tall ships with billowing sails. The sky is filled with soft, sweeping clouds in pastel tones of pink, peach, and light blue. Additional buildings and trees line the horizon, merging with the sky in a gentle gradient. The scene is depicted with intricate details and a precise brush technique, capturing a tranquil and picturesque…
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The Harbor of Seville

Samuel Colman (American, 1832 - 1920)

1867

Medium
watercolor and gouache on paper
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall: 31.5 x 70 cm (12 3/8 x 27 9/16 in.)
Culture
American
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-W
Credit line
American Art Curator's Fund
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Little Ones profiles and older: it shows gentle subjects for the very young. How works are placed

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