Stranded c. 1888

Henri-Charles Guérard’s etching, "Stranded" (c. 1888), depicts a beached ship in stark black and white detail. The artist's use of line and shadow evokes a sense of the ship’s isolation and vulnerability, while the inscription at the bottom reveals that the ship was on a journey "from Paris to New York.” The work is a powerful example of Guérard’s mastery of etching, a technique that allowed him to capture the beauty of everyday life in a stark and expressive way. "Stranded" is now part of the Minneapolis Institute of Art's collection, allowing audiences to contemplate the poignant scene of the ship’s misfortune and the artist’s skillful portrayal.