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The Resounding Sea

1880

Thomas Moran

Associated Names

Thomas Moran

Artist, American, born England, 1837 - 1926

The image displays a seascape with crashing waves seen from a slightly elevated angle. The horizon is near the upper third, with a small sailboat visible. The brushstrokes are dynamic, depicting the sea's energy. The color palette is mainly monochromatic, with shades of black and brown on a light tan background, creating contrast between the waves and the sky. The waves appear chaotic, leading towards distant storm clouds.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching in black
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

plate: 10.6 × 20.2 cm (4 3/16 × 7 15/16 in.)
sheet: 24 × 31.4 cm (9 7/16 × 12 3/8 in.)
Accession Number

2008.115.2705.6
Catalogue Raisonné

Klackner 1889, no. 21

The image is depicted from a slightly elevated point of view. The horizon line is relatively low, with a series of distant mountains or hills. A tower with intricate architectural details is visible on the horizon. In the foreground, there are figures, objects like baskets or bags, and a textile structure. To the right, two figures on horses and a pedestrian are present. The brushstrokes are detailed, with a sketch-like quality emphasizing contour and texture. The palette is monochromatic, with sepia or brown tones. The background shows open skies with lightly sketched clouds. — Ruins of a Mosque, Tlemciem, Algeria

Samuel Colman

1887

New York Etching Club Exhibition 1887

Various Artists

1887

The image shows a portrait of a person from the waist up. They have short, curly hair and their facial features are gently rendered with a soft expression. The person is wearing a dark off-the-shoulder garment and long gloves, holding a large fan in one hand near their face. The background is plain and uncluttered, emphasizing the figure in the foreground. — The Token

Frederick W. Freer

1887

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1889

Klackner, Christian. A Catalogue of the Complete Etched Works of Thomas Moran, N.A., and M. Nimmo Moran, S.P.E.. New York: C. Klackner's, 1889, p. 11, no. 21.

Inscriptions

lower right in plate:TM [artist's monogram] / Copyright 1886 by C. Klackner 17 E. 17th St. N.Y.

Wikidata ID

Q76441278

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