Artwork

Gloucester Harbor

Gloucester Harbor, by Charles A. Platt, ink, 1880
Gloucester Harbor, by Charles A. Platt, ink, 1880

Gloucester Harbor is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Charles A. Platt. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Gloucester Harbor is an etching created by Charles A. Platt in 1880, executed in black on wove paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene harbor scene with boats and buildings, capturing a tranquil moment amidst the bustle of harbor activity, with few people present.

Technique & Style

The artist employed simple lines and shapes to convey a sense of depth, characteristic of the etching technique used to produce the work.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.