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The Wreck of the "Atlantic" - Cast Up by the Sea

American 19th Century

1873

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

The Wreck of the "Atlantic" - Cast Up by the Sea is a 1873 ink by American 19th Century, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: American 19th Century
When & what style?: 1873 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting shows a dramatic scene of a shipwreck on a rocky coast. The artist used a lot of detail to show the wreckage and the people on the shore. This was a big news event at the time, and the artist was likely responding to it. You can learn more about this style by looking at the technique: engraving.

About the artist

Artist

American 19th Century

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