Among the Ice Floes
1890
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1890
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
You're looking at a black-and-white etching. It's a seascape with ice floes floating on the water. In the background, there's a big ship with tall masts and sails. There are smaller boats around it, and people on the ice. The ice floes are white, and the water is dark. The sky is light gray. The etching has a lot of details, like the ropes on the ship and the texture of the ice. It looks like it's a cold day, and the people are bundled up. If you want to learn more about this style of art, look up Impressionism.
