The image shows a seascape with a slightly elevated perspective above water level. The horizon is high in the image, with a full moon shining above it, casting a glow over the waves. The artwork seems to be an engraved piece, with detailed lines creating texture in the water. The color scheme is monochromatic, using shades of gray. The waves closest to the viewer are subtle, leading towards calmer waters in the distance, all under the night sky.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1891
- Medium
- wood engraving in black on Japanese paper
- Dimensions
- 4336 × 2307 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original