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Breaking Up of the Agamemnon

Francis Seymour Haden

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a maritime scene with a ship in the foreground on the right side. Additional smaller vessels are seen in the distance on the left, leading up to a city skyline. The horizon line is low, near the base of the buildings and ships on the skyline. The sky has dynamic cloud patterns with swirling lines. The color palette is primarily sepia tones.

Artwork Details

Date
1870
Medium
etching (copper) in dark brown
Dimensions
5183 × 2660 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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