Harbor with a Large Tower (Le Port de mer à la grosse tour)

Claude Lorrain, c. 1641

The image shows a harbor scene with maritime activities. Men are loading goods onto small boats near the shore. A cylindrical stone structure is on the left, with sailing ships docked behind it. The landscape extends towards the horizon where more ships are sailing. The etching features detailed linework, a monochromatic sepia tone, and a sky with fine lines suggesting clouds. Small birds are flying in the sky.
Artist
Claude Lorrain
Date
c. 1641
Type
Print
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet (trimmed to and within plate mark): 13.2 × 19.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a harbor scene with maritime activities. Men are loading goods onto small boats near the shore. A cylindrical stone structure is on the left, with sailing ships docked behind it. The landscape extends towards the horizon where more ships are sailing. The etching features detailed linework, a monochromatic sepia tone, and a sky with fine lines suggesting clouds. Small birds are flying in the sky.

Claude Lorrain