Artwork
Shipping Scene from the Collection of Philip Hollingworth
Shipping Scene from the Collection of Philip Hollingworth is an ink print by the Baroque artist Elisha Kirkall. It dates from 1724 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Shipping Scene from the Collection of Philip Hollingworth is a print created by Elisha Kirkall around 1724, combining mezzotint and etching techniques on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a dramatic naval battle with three sailing ships exchanging cannon fire amidst a stormy sea, smaller boats, and turbulent skies, evoking tension and drama.
Technique & Style
The artwork's old-fashioned ships, with their complex rigging and tall masts, are rendered in muted green, black, and gray tones, achieved through the use of mezzotint and etching printed in multiple colors.
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