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Bright Mariner

1933

Wharton Esherick

Associated Names

Wharton Esherick

Artist, American, 1887 - 1970

The image shows a view from a low angle, highlighting the vast sea. The horizon is indistinct, blending into the sea and sky with swirling clouds dominating the top corner. A sailboat or sails are visible on the right side, leaning into the wind. The image features fine lines, scratches, and curved marks, creating texture and movement. The color palette is monochromatic with stark contrasts between black lines and white spaces. Waves are depicted with curvy lines indicating motion in the water.

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Artwork overview

Medium

wood engraving
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

sheet: 408 x 233 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.1647
Catalogue Raisonné

Woodmere, no. 22

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in block: lower left, WE; In pencil: lower right, Wharton Esherick 1933; lower right, "Bright Mariner"

Wikidata ID

Q76443026

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