The Lobster Float

1933

Walter Dubois Richards

Associated Names
Walter Dubois Richards

Artist, American, 1907 - 2006

William Phelps Cunningham

Printer, American, 1903 - 1980

The image is a black and white print depicting a dock scene, seen from a slightly elevated point of view. The horizon is not distinctly visible as it blends with the geometric forms in the background. The composition is crafted with bold, blocky black and white shapes, typical of a linocut style. The color palette consists solely of black and white, emphasizing the stark outlines and the interplay of light and shadow. Closest to us, several figures are engaged in activities on the dock, surrounded by wooden crates and baskets, while in the distance, various plank pathways and structures extend across the water.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

In pencil: lower left corner, "The Lobster Float" (within quotes); Signed lower right, W. duBois Richards

Wikidata ID

Q76456390

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