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David Lucas after John Constable

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a ship angled on a shoreline near a body of water. The horizon line is low, separating the dark water from the lighter sky. A windmill and a small boat with rowers are visible on the right. The brushstrokes are soft, creating a misty atmosphere. The color palette is muted sepia. Figures are gathered near the ships, with details blending into the softness of the image. The background has a cloudy sky.

Artwork Details

Date
in or after 1830
Medium
mezzotint [progress proof]
Dimensions
4128 × 3338 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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