Ships at the Dock

Amerikanische Grafik 1893–1901, 1893

The image displays a harbor scene with moored ships. A boat named "Blue Jay" is close to the viewer, its bow angled slightly to the left. Other ships are visible along the dock, with various masts reaching into the sky. In the background are dome-topped buildings and a tall smokestack, creating a skyline silhouette. The watercolor brushwork is loose and fluid, depicting motion and reflection. The color scheme is soft, featuring blues, browns, earth tones, and hints of green.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1893–1901
Date
1893
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor on wove paper mounted to paperboard
Dimensions
25.72 × 35.88 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image displays a harbor scene with moored ships. A boat named "Blue Jay" is close to the viewer, its bow angled slightly to the left. Other ships are visible along the dock, with various masts reaching into the sky. In the background are dome-topped buildings and a tall smokestack, creating a skyline silhouette. The watercolor brushwork is loose and fluid, depicting motion and reflection. The color scheme is soft, featuring blues, browns, earth tones, and hints of green.

Amerikanische Grafik 1893–1901