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Francis Seymour Haden — Breaking Up of the "Agamemnon," No. 1
Francis Seymour Haden

Breaking Up of the "Agamemnon," No. 1

1870

Historic maritime subject captures the demolition of a famous warship through bold etched lines, reflecting Victorian era's relationship with naval heritage.

Medium
etching and drypoint

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Francis Seymour Haden, Breaking Up of the "Agamemnon," No. 1, 1870

Historic maritime subject captures the demolition of a famous warship through bold etched lines, reflecting Victorian era's relationship with naval heritage.

Medium
etching and drypoint
Year
1870
Seen at
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

Seascape, Monochrome, Dramatic, Ship, 19th Century, Etching, Post-Industrial, Maritime, British, Drypoint

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