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Chelsea Docks, Loading the Ship

Charles Frederick William Mielatz

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a low-angle view looking up at ships. The view is crowded with large ship hulls dominating the frame, with fine lines and cross-hatching creating texture. A small vessel is closest to the viewer, while a larger ship named "Cunard" is seen in the distance. The color palette is monochrome, featuring shades of gray, black, and white.

Artwork Details

Date
1907
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4914 × 3744 px
Public Domain
Yes
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