The image shows a harbor scene with boats moored by the water's edge. The horizon is depicted with a sea wall, small figures, and street lamps. The artwork uses fine etched lines to create a sketch-like texture with shadows. The color scheme is monochrome with shades of gray and black, highlighting the contrasts between the boats, water, and sky. The boats closest to the viewer are outlined with scribbled strokes to show reflections. Structures in the harbor and distant figures are less detailed, softened by the etching style. The sky has lightly etched strokes indicating overcast or slightly cloudy weather.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1873/1874
- Medium
- etching and drypoint on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 5587 × 3323 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original