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Harbor by Moonlight

Adrien Manglard

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a harbor with ships in the distance, a rocky shoreline with people, and a lighthouse on the left. The scene depicts a moonlit night with clouds in the sky. The artwork is created using an etching technique with detailed lines, primarily in shades of brown and dark ink.

Artwork Details

Date
1753
Medium
etching and engraving in black with scraping on laid paper
Dimensions
5083 × 3422 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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