American Observing Station, Kerquelen Islands 1874 - 1875

This is a black and white drawing by American artist John Moran, depicting an American observing station in the Kerguelen Islands, in the Southern Indian Ocean. The scene features a body of water bordered by rocky hills in the distance and a small ship with two sails navigating the water. The drawing, dated 1874-1875, uses a combination of hatching and stippling to create a sense of depth and texture in the landscape.