Ships Fighting
1840
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1840
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows two tall ships crashing into each other in stormy waves. Their masts cross like swords in a fight. Smoke rises from their decks and flags flap hard in the wind. It’s not just a battle scene. The artist used tiny lines to make the water look rough and alive. Dark clouds press down on the ships, making the fight feel desperate. Look for another Artsay, N. etching at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
