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Gloucester Harbor

Stephen Parrish

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a harbor scene with a slightly elevated perspective overlooking the water. The horizon with ships and industrial buildings is visible. The brushstrokes give the image an atmospheric quality. The color palette is monochrome with grays and blacks. Wooden docks and pilings are on the left with a figure standing on them. A small boat or barge is on the right. In the distance, ships with tall masts and structures are visible merging into the cloudy sky.

Artwork Details

Date
1882
Medium
etching in black
Dimensions
4303 × 2984 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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