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The image depicts a seascape with turbulent waves seen from the shoreline. The horizon line is high, showcasing the sea below. In the background, a sailing ship is visible amidst the waves. The etching technique is used to illustrate the movement of the waves and stormy clouds. The color palette is monochromatic in various tones of black and grey. The foreground shows a sandy shoreline with sparse vegetation. The sea is rougher in the distance, implying a storm. The image conveys the raw energy of the ocean in tumultuous conditions.

The Resounding Sea

Thomas Moran (American, born England, 1837 - 1926)

1880 · etching in black

National Gallery of Art · Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams

Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0)

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