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La Panne

Charles Meryon

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a detailed pencil sketch of a ship with two masts, viewed from the side. The drawing provides a clear representation of the ship's structure. The horizon is not distinct, focusing on the ship and the water around it. The sea surface is depicted with wavy lines. The drawing style features precise pencil strokes, detailing the ship's sails, rigging, and hull. The color scheme is monochrome, with shades of gray and black. The sails are partly deployed, and the rigging's complexity is illustrated. The water is represented with curved lines, suggesting light waves. The composition highlights the ship's design and the pencil technique used.

Artwork Details

Date
1839
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
4803 × 3140 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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