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River Pilot

1940

Shelby Shackelford

Associated Names

Shelby Shackelford

Artist, American, 1899 - 1987

The image shows a person's upper torso, with their left hand on a large ship's wheel. The individual's face is depicted in a bold, sculptural style, with deep shadows emphasizing the facial contours. The person has short, textured hair and wears a snug garment, possibly a rolled-up shirt. The background features dark, cloudy textures.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

image: 283 x 197 mm
paper: 340 x 286 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.4337

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, River Pilot; lower right, Shelby Shackleford

Wikidata ID

Q76455444

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