Artwork

The Sea Serpent

The Sea Serpent, by Stephen Alonzo Schoff, ink, 1880
The Sea Serpent, by Stephen Alonzo Schoff, ink, 1880

The Sea Serpent is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Stephen Alonzo Schoff. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

The Sea Serpent is an etching created by Stephen Alonzo Schoff in 1880.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a sea serpent emerging from the water, rendered with detailed textures such as waves and scales.

Technique & Style

Executed in etching, a technique involving scratching a design into a metal plate, the work showcases intricate detail, suggesting a high level of craftsmanship.

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.