The image is a pencil sketch of a maritime scene with ships on the sea under a dramatic cloudy sky. The composition includes large ships near the horizon line and a smaller boat with figures closer to the viewer. The sky is filled with expressive pencil strokes representing clouds, with sunlight breaking through. The sketch uses a monochrome palette of graphite shades to create contrast.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1918
- Medium
- lithograph in black on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4000 × 2805 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original