The image shows a harbor with sailboats docked alongside the water's edge. One boat is closer to us, with its mast cutting across the sky. The horizon aligns with the rooftops and buildings of the port town in the background. Detailed black lines and crosshatched marks depict the boats and buildings. The color scheme is monochromatic, using shades of black and gray on a cream base. Shadows and rigging lines add dynamism to the scene.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1889
- Medium
- etching in black on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3222 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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