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The Port of Monaco

Adolphe Appian

National Gallery of Art

The image shows several sailboats moored in water viewed from a dockside perspective. The horizon is high in the image with water stretching towards it. On the left, tree-covered terrain rises towards a structure on a hill. The image uses an etching technique with detailed line work to convey texture. The color palette is sepia, creating a historical appearance with subtle gradations.

Artwork Details

Date
1873
Medium
etching and drypoint on heavy laid paper
Dimensions
4378 × 2774 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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