A galley
1854
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1854
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
A galley is a 1854 photographic by Fratelli Alinari, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This sketch shows a long, narrow ship with two tall masts and a curved front. The deck is packed with people, some standing and some rowing. Flags wave from the back, and the whole scene looks like it’s floating on calm water. The drawing looks like a quick study—maybe for a bigger project. The lines are light, almost like a pencil sketch, but it still shows the ship’s details well. If you like old ship drawings, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more.
