Men Repairing the Boom

Eugène Isabey

Associated Names
Eugène Isabey

Artist, French, 1803 - 1886

This is a detailed sketch of a ship's bow and rigging. The drawing depicts the front part of a sailing vessel with a focus on the intricate design and structure of the ship's bow and rigging. The lines are fluid yet precise, emphasizing the movement and complexity of the ship's ropes and sails. The drawing uses a monochrome palette, giving it an elegant and classic appeal. The shading provides depth and a three-dimensional feel to the structure. The paper's texture contributes to the artwork's aesthetic, combining with the line work to evoke a sense of maritime adventure and craftsmanship.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 7.8 x 9.1 cm (3 1/16 x 3 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1954.12.26


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lessing J. Rosenwald; gift 1954 to the National Gallery of Art.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right artist's stamp in red (Lugt Supp.1401b)

Wikidata ID

Q64560471

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