The image shows a harbor scene with boats of various sizes sailing on calm waters. On the right side, a large three-masted ship sails, and a small rowboat with four people is in the center. To the left, sailboats are docked near a wooden jetty, and a large warehouse is visible. In the background, a town with church steeples and chimney stacks can be seen. The sky occupies half of the image, with soft clouds in subtle brushstrokes. The color palette includes muted blues, grays, and earthy tones.
Artwork Details
- Date
- published 1833
- Medium
- color aquatint with touches of engraving, hand-colored, on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 5067 × 3892 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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