Marseille, Steamship in the Harbor (Marseille, Dampfer im Hafen)
1900
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1900
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Marseille, Steamship in the Harbor (Marseille, Dampfer im Hafen) is a 1900 ink by Paul Gangolf, held at National Gallery of Art.
This woodcut print depicts a bustling harbor scene, with a large steamship at its center. The ship is shown in profile, with its bow pointing to the left. In the foreground, a smaller boat is visible, with a figure standing in it. The background of the print is filled with the outlines of buildings, suggesting a cityscape. The overall effect is one of energy and activity, with the steamship and smaller boat conveying a sense of movement and industry. The print's use of bold lines and geometric shapes gives it a dynamic feel, drawing the viewer's eye into the heart of the harbor. To learn more about this technique, look up woodcut.
