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Oyster Boats

Hugh Owen

National Gallery of Art

The image shows several boats on a pebbled shore. There is an empty wooden rowboat in the foreground and a larger boat named "Waine Swainer" in the background. The horizon is blocked by rocky cliffs on the right side. The scene is monochrome and highlights textures and shapes such as the pebbles, boats, and cliffs. The overall mood is one of quiet resilience.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1855, printed later
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
4000 × 3088 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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