The Capstan

1930

John Theodore Edward Stoll

Associated Names
John Theodore Edward Stoll

Artist, American, born Germany, 1889 - 1974

This is a drawing of a capstan on a ship's deck. It shows an overhead view of the capstan, a type of winch used to wind heavy ropes or cables. Around the capstan are eight figures positioned in a circular motion. Large ropes are wrapped around the capstan and stretched across the deck. The deck's surface is illustrated with parallel lines indicating wooden planks. To the right, there is a large cylindrical object. The drawing is detailed, with fine lines conveying texture and structure.
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Signed: In pencil LL: The Capstan LR: John Stoll

Wikidata ID

Q76457527

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