The image shows a perspective of a scene with ships docked on calm water. Two large ships are on the right side with detailed rigging, masts, and their reflections on the water. More ships are visible further out, along with other details like figures and moored boats on the dock. The horizon is low, with structures and ships in the distance. The sky has wispy clouds, and the entire image is rendered in detailed line work in a monochrome palette of black and off-white.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1884
- Medium
- etching
- Dimensions
- 2438 × 3155 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
Palette