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Ten Pound Island Gloucester

James Craig Nicoll

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a seascape with a dark, calm ocean illuminated by moonlight. The horizon sits just above the midpoint, with silhouetted ships to the right and a distant lighthouse emitting a beam of light to the left. The sky is filled with heavy, textured clouds, with the moon casting a glow and shimmering reflections on the water. The color palette is predominantly gray and muted, creating a mysterious and serene atmosphere. The brushstrokes are detailed, enhancing the image's depth.

Artwork Details

Date
1886
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4096 × 2915 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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