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Harbor Scene with Boats and Castle

Auguste Hervier

Cleveland Museum of Art

A sepia-toned etching depicts a harbor scene with a castle in the background. The castle features a mix of tall, rectangular buildings and shorter, rounded structures, including a large dome and several spires. In the foreground, two boats with masts are moored to the shore. The boats have dark hulls and light-colored sails. A group of people stand on the shore next to the boats. The water is calm and reflects the scene. The artist's signature is visible in the bottom-left corner. The overall atmosphere is somber, with a cloudy sky.

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660 × 893 px
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