1873
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Gloucester Harbor is a 1873 ink by American 19th Century, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image is a wood engraving on newsprint, titled "Gloucester Harbor." It depicts a serene scene of a harbor, with several boats and ships in the background. In the foreground, a group of people are gathered in a small boat, with one person standing and the others sitting. The engraving features a range of tones, from light to dark, which creates a sense of depth and texture. The use of cross-hatching techniques adds to the overall visual interest of the piece. The scene is peaceful, with no signs of activity or movement. The artist's use of engraving techniques creates a sense of detail and realism, drawing the viewer into the scene. For more information on the artist's techniques, explore the art movement of Realism.
This artist painted everyday American life in the 1800s. Look at *Farmhouse in Mahantango Valley*—a quiet, sunlit scene of rural Pennsylvania. *Boy and Girl* shows two children standing close, their faces turned toward…
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