The image displays a waterfront scene with ships docked at a wharf. The masts of the ships are visible along the horizon. People are seen on boats in the foreground, while larger ships and buildings populate the docking area. There is a plume of smoke in the distance, and the scene is depicted in a detailed, sketch-like style using a monochromatic color palette.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1859
- Medium
- etching and drypoint in black on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4000 × 1635 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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