Breaking Up of the Agamemnon (The Second Plate)
1886
ink
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
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Breaking Up of the Agamemnon (The Second Plate) is a 1886 ink by Francis Seymour Haden, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a big wooden ship being torn apart on dry land, surrounded by smaller boats. The water looks choppy, and the ship’s masts and rigging are tangled. In the background, other ships and buildings fade into a hazy line. The artist used a scratchy, textured style to show the ship’s rough wood and tangled ropes. This wasn’t painted—it was etched into metal, which lets the lines stay sharp and detailed. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made their marks.
Francis Seymour Haden (1860–1860) was an artist.
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