The image shows a busy dock in the rain, with people arriving under umbrellas. Ships and flagpoles are visible in the horizon against a cloudy sky. The painting is detailed with rain-soaked planks and a crowd of people, giving a sense of movement. The color palette is monochromatic with varying shades of sepia and dark brown. Lamp posts in the distance softly glow.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1879
- Medium
- etching, drypoint, aquatint, roulette, and spirit ground on antique paper
- Dimensions
- 2754 × 4944 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original