This drawing depicts various scenes on a ship. The artwork is divided into multiple panels, each showing different vignettes. The upper section shows figures under umbrellas in the rain, with ships sailing in the background under a cloudy sky. The central panel displays figures walking upstairs on a deck, with umbrellas and the ship's structure creating depth. A smaller panel to the left shows a figure with an umbrella and a dog on a rainy day at the port. The bottom left corner depicts an impressionistic scene of figures, possibly children. The lower right panel shows seated figures on the deck, interacting or resting. The drawing uses a monochromatic scheme and sketch-like quality focusing on contrast and form.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1879-1885
- Medium
- etching, drypoint, roulette, and softground etching (?) in black on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3377 × 4496 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original