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A View of the Sea by Moonlight

Thomas Major

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a coastal scene by moonlight. A large ship with three masts and billowing sails dominates the center. Two smaller ships are on either side. Three people stand on the beach. A man on the left holds a rope. A woman on the right holds a long object. A small boat is on the left. The background features a cloudy sky with a bright moon. The water reflects the moonlight. The image is rendered in dark tones.

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760 × 900 px
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