A Rock in the Sea

c. 1890

Elbridge Kingsley

Associated Names
Elbridge Kingsley

Artist, American, 1842 - 1918

The image shows a seascape with turbulent waters beneath a vast sky. The horizon is high, with rocks and cliffs visible against it. A rock sticks out from the waves, holding a shipwreck. The sky is filled with clouds, painted with textured strokes for depth and movement. The color palette is grayscale, ranging from dark waters to lighter skies. The brushwork is detailed, creating a dramatic atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    wood engraving in black on japan paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Jacob Kainen

  • Dimensions

    plate: 21.8 x 14 cm (8 9/16 x 5 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 27.2 x 19.1 cm (10 11/16 x 7 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.98.135

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY (Lugt 1943). (The Picture Store, Boston); Jacob Kainen, Washington, D.C., purchased January 28, 1998; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: No 9; lower right in graphite: Elbridge Kingsley; bottom center in graphite: "A Rock in the Sea"

Wikidata ID

Q76338685

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