Shipwreck
1840
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1840
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a broken ship floating in calm water. The hull is split open, revealing its empty inside. In the background, a distant shore has a few palm trees and small huts. The artist used quick, rough lines to show the ship’s wreckage and the waves. The light shading makes the scene feel quiet, even though the ship is ruined. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one create prints.
