

Study for "The Siege of Gibraltar": The Wrecked Longboat
Black and white sketch of a chaotic scene depicting a group of people struggling in turbulent water. A capsized longboat on the right side with several figures; some clinging to debris, others attempting to stand or swim. One figure lies face down in the water on the left. Choppy waves throughout, with a line of darker shading suggesting a distant shoreline or barrier. The background has a sketched appearance with minimal detail. The style is expressive with bold lines and shading.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1785–86
- Medium
- Pen and brown ink and black chalk on off-white laid paper
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 600 × 490 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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