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

Claude Lorrain, kb. 1641

This image depicts a seascape view of a bustling harbor. The horizon is set low with a vast sky above it. Various ships with sails unfurled are visible on the horizon, along with a tower and docked ship on the left. Activity is seen along the shoreline, as people engage in loading activities. A large sailing ship occupies the right side of the image, with figures seen hauling barrels. The detailed line work suggests an etching style, creating a historical ambiance with a monochromatic color palette of black and gray.
Művész
Claude Lorrain
Datálás
kb. 1641
Műfaj
Grafika
Technika
etching on laid paper
Méretek
12,6 × 16,6 cm
Gyűjtemény
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenc
Közkincs, CC0

Képleírás

This image depicts a seascape view of a bustling harbor. The horizon is set low with a vast sky above it. Various ships with sails unfurled are visible on the horizon, along with a tower and docked ship on the left. Activity is seen along the shoreline, as people engage in loading activities. A large sailing ship occupies the right side of the image, with figures seen hauling barrels. The detailed line work suggests an etching style, creating a historical ambiance with a monochromatic color palette of black and gray.

Claude Lorrain