The Bay of New York Looking to the Narrows and Staten Island, Taken from Brooklyn Heights 1820 - 1825

"The Bay of New York Looking to the Narrows and Staten Island, Taken from Brooklyn Heights" is an 1820-1825 watercolor by William Guy Wall that depicts a scenic view of the bay from Brooklyn Heights. The composition showcases a detailed landscape with a foreground view of a hilly shoreline and a distant vista across the water to Staten Island. It serves as a historical snapshot of the city’s development during the early 19th century. The painting, now held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, captures the beauty of New York Harbor and provides a glimpse into the landscape's transformation from a rural setting to a bustling urban center.