The image shows a harbor scene with sailboats, buildings, and a shoreline viewed from a raised vantage point. The horizon is high in the frame, with buildings and sailboat masts breaking the line against the sky. The sailboats are dispersed throughout, drawn with delicate lines. A lone boat is moored close to the shore, depicted with crosshatched strokes. The etching technique uses thin, dark lines on lighter paper, creating a monochromatic palette of beige and black, contributing to the maritime setting.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1880
- Medium
- etching and drypoint on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4847 × 3432 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
Palette