Two Large Ships under Construction
1840
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1840
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Two Large Ships under Construction is a 1840 ink by N. Artsay, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows two big ships being built in a dry dock. The hulls are mostly finished, with rows of round ports along the sides. Wooden frames and scaffolding surround them, and workers or tools are scattered below. In the background, a tall, multi-story building with arched windows looms over the scene. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and energy. The ships look powerful but still under construction, not yet ready for the water. Next, check out etching to see how artists create prints like this one.
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