Who created "Sea Fight"?

Sea Fight was created by Willem van de Velde II in mid-17th–early 18th century.

When was "Sea Fight" created?

This artwork was created mid-17th–early 18th century.

Is "Sea Fight" in the public domain?

Yes, Sea Fight is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Sea Fight

Q: What medium is "Sea Fight"?

Sea Fight is Pen and brush and brown and gray ink; traces of a framing line in black chalk.

Willem van de Velde II

mid-17th–early 18th century

Medium

Pen and brush and brown and gray ink; traces of a framing line in black chalk

Dimensions

sheet: 7 x 11 1/8 in. (17.8 x 28.3 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Rogers Fund, 1906

Accession Number

06.1051.12

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About this artwork

This pen and brush and brown and gray ink; traces of a framing line in black chalk by Willem van de Velde II from mid-17th–early 18th century represents the artistic and cultural achievements of its period. Printmaking during this era served multiple functions, providing affordable art for collectors, documenting contemporary life, and demonstrating technical virtuosity. The medium allowed wide distribution, making visual culture accessible beyond elite patronage. This example showcases period c...

Sea Fight

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