The Breakers

1887

Otis S. Weber

Associated Names
Otis S. Weber

Artist, American, active 1876 - 1910

The image shows a scene of a tumultuous sea under a cloudy sky. The horizon is high, emphasizing the ocean waves. A ship is sailing in the distance. The artwork uses swirling lines to depict the waves and sea texture. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of gray and sepia. The sky blends with the waves in the distance, while closer waves appear sharp. The sea dominates the scene, highlighting its vastness compared to the ship.

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Inscriptions

"211108" in blue ink, stamped lower left; "32" in graphite, lower left; upper left: "Copyrighted 1887 by C. Klackner 17 E. 17 St. NY"
Signed: "Otis S. Weber" in pencil, lower left; "O.S. WEBER" in plate, lower left.

Wikidata ID

Q76548445

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