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Boats at Anchor

James Goodwyn Clonney

National Gallery of Art

The image is a pencil drawing of a nautical scene. In the foreground, a boat with a sail down is on calm waters. Another sailboat is visible in the distance, and faint structures are seen along the horizon. The sky blends softly with the horizon, all depicted in light shading and fine lines. The drawing is monochrome, creating a gentle and tranquil atmosphere.

Artwork Details

Date
1838
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 2827 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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