The image shows a seascape with powerful waves crashing around. The horizon is high in the image, where the sea meets the sky. The scene depicts a turbulent atmosphere. The brushstrokes are intense and swirling, capturing the movement of the water and clouds. The color palette is mainly black and gray. Three figures are depicted on a rocky outcrop or wave crest, with one figure raising their arms.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1840
- Medium
- etching with roulette on chine collé
- Dimensions
- 2980 × 3922 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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