The painting depicts a seascape with a large ship on the left side, sailing on choppy water, with three visible masts and sails. The ship has a flag flying from the tallest mast. In the background, there are several other ships and a lighthouse on the right side. The sun or moon is visible on the horizon, casting a glow on the water and the sky. The sky is dark gray with wispy clouds. The overall color palette is monochromatic, ranging from light gray to dark gray and black. The painting is titled "Entrance to Harbor—Moonlight" and is by David Johnson Kennedy.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1881
- Medium
- Watercolor, gouache, graphite, pastel, and sgraffito on white wove paper coated with gray gouache
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 599 × 367 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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