Artwork
Ships
Ships is an ink drawing by the Impressionist artist Alfred Thompson Bricher. It dates from 1870 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower right in black ink: ATB [the artist's monogram]
About this work
Overview
Ships is a drawing created by Alfred Thompson Bricher in 1870 using pen and black ink on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a serene maritime scene with several ships on calm water, their tall masts and billowing sails reflected in the surface.
Technique & Style
Executed in a realistic style, the drawing showcases attention to detail and employs cross-hatching to achieve texture and depth.
Context
The work is associated with the period during which the Impressionism movement was emerging, although its style is more aligned with realistic representation.
Artist & collection
