Ships Sailing at Night | Edward Moran | 19th Century 20th Century circa 1875

circa 1875

It is now in the collection of the National Gallery

depicts the mythological event where Saturn

Illustrated by Gustave Doré (1832–1883) for Ludovico Ariosto’s "Orlando Furioso"

Ships Sailing at Night | Edward Moran | 19th Century 20th Century circa 1875"Ships Sailing at Night" by Edward Moran, a luminous 19th century maritime scene, portrays a fleet of vessels navigating moonlit waters under a vast, textured sky. The central ship, with its sails illuminated by green and red navigation lights, glides gracefully amidst choppy waves, creating a striking contrast against the dark sea. The atmospheric lighting captures a serene interplay of moonlight and shadow, while faint silhouettes of other ships and