Robert Gibbings

Irish, 1889 - 1958

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The image shows a large anchor surrounded by various species of fish and intricate coral formations. The color palette consists of black ink on a cream background. The anchor is positioned diagonally across the center of the image, with coral textures filling the surrounding spaces. Fish of different shapes and sizes are scattered throughout the scene, swimming in various directions. Seaweed and additional coral structures add depth to the composition.
Robert Gibbings, Torch Press, The Woodcut Society, Lost Anchor, 1936, wood engraving in black, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.4620

Lost Anchor

Robert Gibbings, Torch Press, The Woodcut Society · 1936 · wood engraving in black ·  Accession ID  1943.3.4620