The image depicts intersecting lines and shapes in an abstract composition. A central scene shows figures with umbrellas ascending a staircase on a structure resembling a ship's deck. Smaller vignettes include a harp sketch, groups of people, and conversing figures. The top section features ship outlines resembling sails on the horizon. The artwork blends everyday activities and elements evoking familiar settings, such as a rainy day by the sea or a gathering place under shelter.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1879-1885
- Medium
- etching, drypoint, roulette, and soft-ground etching in brown on japanese laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3407 × 4503 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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