Long Island Sound at Darien 

John Frederick Kensett's "Long Island Sound at Darien" is a serene landscape painting depicting a tranquil scene of a rocky shoreline overlooking the Long Island Sound. The artist's signature detailed brushstrokes and luminous color palette, characteristic of the Hudson River School movement, convey the beauty of nature in a realistic yet idealized manner. The calm waters, gently sloping hills, and soft, diffused light create a sense of peace and tranquility, inviting the viewer to contemplate the serenity of the natural world.