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A Sailing Ship [verso]

Edward Lear

National Gallery of Art

The image shows abstract, sketchy lines and shapes that suggest an incomplete or rough draft. Dominant horizontally oriented forms appear at the top of the sketch, complemented by descending vertical lines, creating a sense of depth. Two prominent shapes below resemble triangles or bells, which could be interpreted as light fixtures or hanging baskets. The shapes imply a structured and abstract representation of a scene with horizontal and vertical elements.

Artwork Details

Date
1839/1845
Medium
black chalk on light brown wove paper
Dimensions
4338 × 3299 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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