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Mare e costa, 1827

The artwork depicts a ship sailing across the ocean, seen from a side view. The ship has numerous white sails, all fully unfurled. The rigging is detailed, showing the vessel's structure. A flag with stars and stripes is visible at the stern. The ocean has stylized waves, painted in shades of teal and white. The sky above is deep blue. The color palette includes rich blues and whites, with hints of red from the flag and details on the ship. The painting style combines precise detailing with a bold, graphic quality.
Artista
Mare e costa
Datazione
1827
Tipologia
Dipinto
Tecnica
Olio su tela
Dimensioni
68 × 92,3 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The artwork depicts a ship sailing across the ocean, seen from a side view. The ship has numerous white sails, all fully unfurled. The rigging is detailed, showing the vessel's structure. A flag with stars and stripes is visible at the stern. The ocean has stylized waves, painted in shades of teal and white. The sky above is deep blue. The color palette includes rich blues and whites, with hints of red from the flag and details on the ship. The painting style combines precise detailing with a bold, graphic quality.

Mare e costa