Boat in a Storm at Sea

Boat in a Storm at Sea

Robert Blyth

1803

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a small boat tossed by huge waves. People inside are gripping ropes, leaning hard against the chaos. The sky is dark with swirling clouds, and the water looks ready to swallow the ship whole. The artist used sharp lines to show the panic and power of the storm. Every wave has its own shape, making the scene feel wild and real. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this create dramatic prints.

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