Petrus Johannes Schotel

Dutch, 1808 - 1865

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The image depicts a stormy sea with turbulent waves and several ships with full sails navigating the rough waters. The horizon is obscured by clouds blending with the sky. The artwork is in a monochromatic palette of varying shades of gray. The brushwork is smooth, capturing the fluidity of the scene. Thick, heavy clouds suggest impending or recent rainfall. The overall palette and technique intensify the nautical scene.
Petrus Johannes Schotel, Ships in a Stormy Sea, c. 1840, pen and ink with gray wash on wove paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2014.98.1

Ships in a Stormy Sea

Petrus Johannes Schotel · c. 1840 · pen and ink with gray wash on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2014.98.1