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Jersey City with a Glimpse of New York From the Bergen Canal, 1854 (watercolour
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Jersey City with a Glimpse of New York From the Bergen Canal, 1854 (watercolour
985356 Jersey City with a Glimpse of New York From the Bergen Canal, 1854 (watercolour, pencil and gouache on paper) by Miller, William Rickarby (1818-93); 31.5x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Jersey City with a Glimpse of New York From the Bergen Canal. William Rickarby Miller (1818-1893). Watercolour, pencil and gouache on paper. Signed and dated 1854. 31.5 x 50.8cm.); Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright
Media ID 23305370
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1850s 1854 American Artist American Painting Artist American Background People Boundary Bystander Canal Diminishing Perspective Distance Distant Fence Foliage Glimpse Gouache Jersey Landmark Mid 19th Century Mid Nineteenth Century Miller Mounted On Paper Natural Light Natural Phenomena New Jersey On Paper Overlooking Pencil Pencil Drawing Perspective Plant Part Position Receding View Rowboat Rowing Rowing Boat Skyline Sunny Water Color Water Colour Water Transport Water Vehicle Water Vessel Waterway Natural Space Positive Concepts William Rickarby Miller
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Jersey City with a Glimpse of New York From the Bergen Canal, 1854
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. This print captures a distant glimpse of Jersey City and New York from the serene waters of the Bergen Canal. Painted by William Rickarby Miller in 1854, this watercolour masterpiece showcases his exceptional talent in capturing urban landscapes. The scene depicts a bustling cityscape with smoke rising from chimneys, giving us a sense of the vibrant industrial activity that characterized nineteenth-century America. The natural light illuminates the time of day, casting shadows on buildings and creating an enchanting atmosphere. A rowboat gently glides along the canal as bystanders observe their surroundings. A fence marks the boundary between land and water, adding depth to this picturesque view. In the distance, iconic landmarks rise above the skyline, reminding us of New York's grandeur. Miller's meticulous attention to detail is evident in every stroke; he effortlessly portrays clouds floating across a sunny sky and foliage adorning trees along the canal banks. His use of pencil drawing combined with gouache creates a harmonious blend that brings this scene to life. As we gaze upon this artwork mounted on paper, we are transported back to mid-nineteenth century America—a time when nature coexisted harmoniously with burgeoning urbanization. This piece serves as both an artistic marvel and historical documentation—an ode to American artistry and its evolving landscape.
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