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Interior of a German Battleship

Unsen

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a detailed drawing of the interior of a German battleship. The ship is drawn from the side, with its bow to the left and stern to the right. The hull of the ship has several horizontal lines indicating the decks. There are three large masts with rigging and sails. The interior of the ship is divided into sections, with multiple levels visible. People are drawn in various rooms and on the decks, engaging in different activities. There are several rectangular shapes on the ship's hull, likely representing portholes or gun emplacements. A smaller boat is drawn to the left of the battleship, near the bow. The background of the image shows the sea, with waves drawn beneath the ship. The entire drawing is rendered in black ink on a beige background, with some darker spots and lines suggesting aging or wear on the paper. Vertical foreign characters, likely in Chinese, are written on the right side.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Triptych of proof prints; ink on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 306 px
Public Domain
Yes
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