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

Claude Lorrain, kb. 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.
Művész
Claude Lorrain
Datálás
kb. 1641
Műfaj
Grafika
Technika
etching on laid paper
Méretek
sheet (trimmed to and within plate mark): 13,2 × 19,8 cm
Gyűjtemény
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenc
Közkincs, CC0

Képleírás

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