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San Remo

John William Casilear

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a three-masted sailing vessel viewed from a slight angle on calm water. The high horizon line is just below the distant hills and structures in the background. The ship is depicted in a delicate pencil style with fine lines and shading. The color palette is primarily monochromatic, using shades of gray. A small rowboat is tethered to the ship, and there are buildings and hills in the distance.

Artwork Details

Date
1888
Medium
graphite and pen and black ink on wove paper
Dimensions
3659 × 4749 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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