The image shows a harbor with a large ship in the center. The horizon is in the upper third of the image with other vessels around the ship. The etching technique is used to depict fine details of the ship, water, and structures. The color scheme is mainly sepia. Smaller boats are near us on the water, with waves lightly etched. In the distance, more ships and a domed building can be seen against a sky with swirling cloud patterns.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1870
- Medium
- etching (copper) in dark brown
- Dimensions
- 5206 × 2627 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original