Artwork
New York Harbor
New York Harbor is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Reginald Cleveland Coxe. It dates from 1888 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
New York Harbor is a print created by Reginald Cleveland Coxe in 1888 using etching and drypoint techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene harbor scene with a steamboat in the foreground and sailboats in the background, set against a hazy landscape with a prominent tower on the shore.
Technique & Style
Coxe employed fine, scratchy lines to convey texture and movement, capturing the contrast between the dynamic steamboat and the static sailboats, while soft, hazy lines evoke a dreamy atmosphere.
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