City Island, New York
1900
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1900
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This photo shows a quiet waterfront scene with a small wooden boat resting on the shore. Behind it, a wooden fence runs along the edge of a grassy area. A few bare trees stand in the background, their branches twisting against a pale sky. In the distance, simple houses peek over the fence, and a few buildings line the water’s edge. The photo’s soft blue tone gives it a cool, almost dreamy look. The trees and buildings are slightly blurred, making the scene feel peaceful and a little distant. This style comes from Impressionism.