The image shows a nautical scene with a body of water under a night sky. The horizon is low in the composition. A sailboat is silhouetted against the water, lit by a full moon partially hidden by clouds. The sky and water are detailed with varied texture, with dark outlines contrasting against the moonlit path on the water. The color palette is monochromatic with black, gray, and the moon's pale glow.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1885
- Medium
- etching and aquatint in black on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 5259 × 3617 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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