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A fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. The poem centers on the character Dauber, a young and aspiring painter who joins a ship's crew to learn the nuances of painting the sea and ships. Throughout the work, Dauber battles feelings of inadequacy and contempt from his shipmates while he strives to understand and eventually capture the beauty of the sea through his art.