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Ship's Skeleton

1940

Kevin B. O'Callahan

Associated Names

Kevin B. O'Callahan

Artist, American, 1902 - 1977

The image shows an array of diagonal, vertical, and horizontal lines forming geometric shapes. The composition resembles a ship's skeletal structure, with ribs and beams interwoven like a boat under construction. The lines and shaded areas create depth and dimensionality, conveying the impression of a ship's hull and ribbed construction in an abstract and patterned style.

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Artwork overview

Medium

wood engraving
Credit Line

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

Image: 254 x 197 mm
Sheet: 310 x 290 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.3757

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, Ship's Skeleton; lower right, Kevin B. O'Callahan.

Wikidata ID

Q76454699

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