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Inner Harbor, Gloucester

Childe Hassam

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a waterfront scene with buildings and trees in the background, viewed across a body of water. The buildings have steep gable roofs and are clustered together. Tall ships with masts are visible above the structures, and the horizon is obscured. The artwork features detailed, intricate brushstrokes resembling an etching or drawing style. The color palette is monochrome, with shades of beige and darker lines for depth. Small boats and a rower are depicted on the water, along with larger vessels at the water's edge. Reflections and ripples in the water are suggested with horizontal lines at the bottom of the image.

Artwork Details

Date
1923
Medium
etching in black on wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 2881 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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