The image shows a harbor with numerous ship masts creating a forest-like pattern against the sky, as seen from the water's edge. The horizon is lined with tall masts and a silhouette of a building. The style appears to be an etching with fine lines depicting details of waves, clouds, and structures. The color scheme is mostly black and sepia on a light background, giving a vintage look. The foreground shows docks, boats, and human figures for scale, while the background features cloudy sky and structured forms of masts and architecture.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1869
- Medium
- etching and drypoint on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3750 × 2797 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original