The Ferry
In this 1867 landscape, we find ourselves observing a serene river scene that captures a specific, tranquil moment of rural life. The composition is balanced and horizontal, emphasizing the breadth of the sky and the expanse of the water. A cluster of boats, filled with people, occupies the foreground, grounding the viewer in the immediate activity of the riverbank. To the right, a prominent windmill rises against the horizon, while…










