Last Port of Call

1935

Vera Andrus

Associated Names
Vera Andrus

Artist, American, 1896 - 1979

The image shows a dockside view of three large ships moored along a pier. The horizon is defined by the ships' masts, with no visible landmarks in the distance. The brushstrokes create smooth, curving forms, giving the ships volume. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of black, white, and grey. The closest ship displays its hull and large propeller, casting shadows on the water. Bollards line the edge of the pier, and the towering ships dominate the scene. Textures and shadows add depth, enhancing the outlines for an industrial aesthetic.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Reba and Dave Williams, Greenwich, Connecticut; acquired 2008 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

2022

  • Fusco, Tony, and Robert Four. Vera Andrus, The Complete Lithographs. Boston, MA, 2022: no. 18.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Last Port of Call; lower right in graphite: Vera Andrus '35

Wikidata ID

Q76455346

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