The image depicts a harbor scene with various ships and boats on the water. The perspective is from slightly above, showing the water filled with vessels. Tall masts of sailboats obscure most of the horizon. The sketch-like style is characterized by soft etching, creating a sense of detail through overlapping lines. The color scheme is monochrome, with varying shades of gray to black on an off-white background. Larger boats are in the foreground, leading the eye towards smaller vessels in the distance. Industrial structures are visible along the shoreline in the background.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1878
- Medium
- drypoint on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4872 × 3238 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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