Entrance of Calais Harbour
1816
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1816
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows three ships sailing into a harbor. The water is choppy, with small waves crashing near the boats. In the background, a city skyline with spires and buildings lines the shore, and a lighthouse stands on a breakwater to the right. The ships are detailed, with their sails catching the wind and rigging clearly visible. The artist used shading to show depth and movement in the waves and clouds. Try looking up etching to see how this technique works.
