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Ship Carver's Sign

Dorothy Hay Jensen

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a painting of a sailing ship from a side view with full rigging and sails filled with wind as it moves across the water. The horizon is low in the composition, where the sea meets the sky. The ship is centered within an ornate frame with gold embellishments and scrolling designs. The painting uses gentle brushstrokes and has a color palette of earthy tones. An American flag flies from one of the masts in the distance.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1938
Medium
watercolor and graphite on paper
Dimensions
4463 × 3080 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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