Shipping Scene from the Collection of Philip Hollingworth
1724
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1724
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Shipping Scene from the Collection of Philip Hollingworth is a 1724 ink by Elisha Kirkall, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows three big sailing ships firing cannons at each other on a stormy sea. Smoke billows from the guns, and waves crash around smaller boats in the foreground. The sky is dark with swirling clouds, making everything look tense and dramatic. The ships look old-fashioned, with lots of ropes and tall masts. The colors are mostly green, black, and gray, giving it a faded, almost ghostly feel. If you like this chaotic sea battle, check out etching to see how artists like this made prints.
