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About this work

This black-and-white print shows a dramatic scene of a shipwreck. Waves crash around a sinking vessel, with people clinging to the wreckage or floating in the water. On the right, a small boat carries survivors, while on the left, a figure clutches a barrel. Above, a decorative border frames the scene, and text at the top reads like a title. The print looks like it was made using a method that creates fine lines and textures. The artist focused on movement and emotion, which was unusual for the time. Check out etching to see how this kind of detailed print was made.