Sunrise off Grand Manan 1860

"Sunrise off Grand Manan" is a 1860 painting by William Bradford, a renowned American artist known for his depictions of seascapes and Arctic landscapes. This painting, with its soft hues and calm depiction of a ship sailing off the coast of Grand Manan Island, captures the tranquility of a sunrise. The figures in the foreground fishing in a small boat add a sense of human scale to the vastness of the ocean. Bradford's meticulous brushstrokes and attention to detail create a realistic portrayal of the sea, sky, and coastline.