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Breaking Up of the Agamemon, No. 11

Francis Seymour Haden

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a sepia-toned etching of a harbor scene. A large ship is breaking apart on the right side of the image. The ship's hull appears to be disintegrating, with sections missing and debris scattered around it. Several smaller boats are in the foreground, with a small boat in the center of the image. The water is choppy, with waves crashing against the shore. In the background, there are several other ships and buildings visible. The sky is cloudy and dark, with the sun setting behind the clouds on the horizon. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of destruction and chaos.

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1263 × 715 px
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