Breaking Up of the Agamemnon
1870
ink
copper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Francis Seymour Haden
Francis Seymour Haden (1860–1860) was an artist.
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ink
copper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Breaking Up of the Agamemnon is a 1870 ink by Francis Seymour Haden, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a big, old wooden ship being pulled apart at a dock. The water is choppy, and the ship’s ropes and masts are tangled. In the background, other ships and buildings line the shore, but everything looks faded and sketchy. The artist used a scratchy, layered style—like they drew directly into the copper plate. This method makes the lines look rough and textured, almost like waves. Want to see more? Check out etching to learn how artists create prints this way.
Francis Seymour Haden (1860–1860) was an artist.
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