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Shipwreck on a Shore

Alexandre Calame

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a seascape with turbulent waves crashing towards a rocky shore. The horizon is low, with a sailboat navigating the waves. The sailboat is tilted, adding a sense of movement. On the right side, a mountainous landscape rises sharply in the background. The artwork is created with detailed etching techniques, displaying a monochrome color palette with various shades of brown, black, and white. The focus is on light, shadow, and texture.

Artwork Details

Date
1845
Medium
etching on chine collé
Dimensions
4640 × 3064 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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