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The Return

James Jacques Joseph Tissot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a nautical scene with livestock and people aboard a ship. The scene depicts figures engaged in various activities on the ship's deck. Some figures are handling swine. Two figures in the center are embracing. The detailed lines show the ship's rigging and wooden deck. Other figures and elements of the ship are visible in the background. The drawing conveys a sense of narrative and emotion through its detailed depiction of figures and their actions.

Artwork Details

Date
1882
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
4346 × 3644 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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