The image shows a seascape with a shoreline view of a stormy sea. The horizon is in the upper third, where the sky meets the waves. People on the beach appear to be dealing with an urgent situation, with one holding a rope. Debris is scattered on the sandy shore. A lifeboat with people is seen in the distance, navigating the rough waters. In the background, a tilted ship is faintly visible against the sky. Detailed lines depict the water and sky motion. The color scheme is monochromatic in different shades of gray, emphasizing the intense atmosphere.

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The Much Resounding Sea

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

1886

Medium: etching, drypoint and roulette in black on Japanese paper
Classification: Print
Dimensions: image: 37.5 x 82.5 cm (14 3/4 x 32 1/2 in.) ; plate: 43.5 x 87.5 cm (17 1/8 x 34 7/16 in.) ; sheet: 56.4 x 94.7 cm (22 3/16 x 37 5/16 in.)
Culture: American
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-W
Credit line: Gift of Jacob Kainen
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Kids profiles and older: it shows nature, places, still life or a children's book. How works are placed

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