Ships
1870
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1870
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image is a pen and ink drawing of a few ships on a body of water. The ships are drawn in black ink and have tall masts and billowing sails. The water is calm and reflects the ships. The drawing is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the ships and the water. The artist has used cross-hatching to create texture and depth in the drawing. If you're interested in learning more about this style of drawing, you might want to look into the Impressionism movement.