Der Schiffbruch

Elihu Vedder, um 1880

The image shows a maritime scene from an elevated point of view. Three boats are navigating rough waters: two small rowing boats with figures and a larger ship in the distance. The horizon blends into the overcast sky with dramatic clouds. The brushstrokes are expressive and loose, capturing the dynamic movement of waves and sky. The color palette is subdued with grays, blues, and white for the frothy water, conveying stormy weather.
Künstler
Elihu Vedder
Datierung
um 1880
Gattung
Zeichnung
Technik
charcoal, watercolor, and gouache on blue laid paper
Maße
32,2 × 24,8 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The image shows a maritime scene from an elevated point of view. Three boats are navigating rough waters: two small rowing boats with figures and a larger ship in the distance. The horizon blends into the overcast sky with dramatic clouds. The brushstrokes are expressive and loose, capturing the dynamic movement of waves and sky. The color palette is subdued with grays, blues, and white for the frothy water, conveying stormy weather.

Elihu Vedder