The image shows a harbor scene from a high vantage point. The horizon is high, with a skyline of various ships, including a dominant sailing ship on the right and smaller boats. The etching style features detailed linear brushstrokes for texture on water, sky, ships, and structures. The color palette is mainly sepia tones. A figure stands on a dock looking at the water, where boats are tied. Smoke rises from ships in the distance, blending with the cloudy sky.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1883
- Medium
- etching with drypoint and aquatint on japan paper
- Dimensions
- 4546 × 3599 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original