Cozzen’s Dock – West Point by Currier and Ives

Cozzen's Dock - West Point - Currier and Ives -

Artwork Information

TitleCozzen's Dock - West Point
ArtistCurrier and Ives
Art MovementRomanticism

About Cozzen's Dock - West Point

The artwork, titled “Cozzen’s Dock – West Point,” was created by Currier and Ives and belongs to the Romanticism art movement. This landscape genre painting captures a scenic view that reflects the tranquility and natural beauty characteristic of the Romantic period.

In this artwork, a peaceful landscape featuring Cozzen’s Dock along the Hudson River is depicted. The foreground displays a detailed, rocky terrain leading to a serene body of water. Several boats with white sails are visible on the calm, expansive river, adding a dynamic element to the otherwise still scene. To the left, a horse-drawn carriage is stationed, with small figures around it indicating human activity. The middle ground showcases lush greenery on the banks and a hill topped by a building, suggesting a quaint establishment nestled amidst nature. The backdrop features rolling hills that merge seamlessly into the soft, blue sky, dotted with wisps of clouds, completing the romantic and picturesque ambiance of the setting.

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