Artwork
The Sea Serpent
The Sea Serpent is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Stephen Alonzo Schoff. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower left in plate: Elihu Vedder / 1864; lower right in plate: S. A. Schoff
About this work
Overview
The Sea Serpent is an etching created by Stephen Alonzo Schoff in 1880.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a sea serpent emerging from the water, rendered with detailed textures such as waves and scales.
Technique & Style
Executed in etching, a technique involving scratching a design into a metal plate, the work showcases intricate detail, suggesting a high level of craftsmanship.
Artist & collection
