Seaweed Harvesting 

"Seaweed Harvesting" by Albert Bierstadt depicts a group of people collecting seaweed on a sandy beach. The scene is composed of a wide expanse of beach with a row of ox-drawn carts loaded with seaweed, the men working hard to pull the carts and gather the seaweed. The painting showcases the artist's talent for capturing the details of everyday life. The painting provides a glimpse into the labor-intensive process of seaweed harvesting, a common practice along the coast of the United States in the 19th century.