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The Toilers of the Sea

Albert Pinkham Ryder

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a dark sea scene with a large, dark object protruding from the water. The object appears to be a ship's bow or stern. The sea is choppy and rough, with waves crashing against the object. The background features a dark sky with clouds and a bright, full moon shining through. The dominant color palette is dark and muted, with shades of dark and light browns. The painting style is impressionistic with visible brushstrokes. A title of "The Toilers of the Sea" and an artist named Albert Pinkham Ryder are associated with the image.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1880–85
Medium
Oil on wood
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 567 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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