Bay and Harbor of New York from Bedlow's Island 1850 - 1860

"Bay and Harbor of New York from Bedlow's Island" is an 1850s oil painting by Edmund C. Coates, depicting a bustling New York harbor from the perspective of Bedlow's Island (now Liberty Island). The painting captures the grandeur of the cityscape, with numerous ships sailing across the water and the American flag proudly waving in the foreground. The soft, realistic style of the painting is typical of American landscape painting in the mid-19th century, highlighting the beauty and development of the nation's burgeoning cities. This artwork is a testament to the artistic and maritime spirit of 19th-century New York City.