New York from the Harbor Showing the Battery and Castle Garden 1858

This 1858 painting by Alfred Copestick, *New York from the Harbor Showing the Battery and Castle Garden,* depicts a view of New York City’s harbor from the water. The artist captures a picturesque scene with a distant view of the city, ships, and a choppy, gray sea in the foreground. This 19th century maritime landscape captures the energy and dynamism of a burgeoning city. The painting, which is now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to Copestick's talent for capturing the essence of the urban environment and the beauty of nature.