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The Departure

c. 1931

Walter Dubois Richards

Associated Names

Walter Dubois Richards

Artist, American, 1907 - 2006

The image features a stylized, long and narrow watercraft, viewed from a slightly elevated angle. The black and white graphic style depicts the boat extending from left to right. Two blocky figures are seated inside the boat. The monochrome color palette and black background enhance the contrast and simplicity of the composition.

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Artwork overview

Medium

linocut
Credit Line

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

Image: 111 x 157 mm
Sheet: 194 x 226 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.4090

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

In pencil: lower left verso, The Departure; signed lower right, Walter DuBois Richards

Wikidata ID

Q76549626

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