The Bowsprit

1928

Arthur Briscoe

Associated Names
Arthur Briscoe

Artist, British, 1873 - 1943

The image shows a detailed view of a ship's bow with a focus on the bowsprit and the crew members navigating the vessel. The angle of the view appears slightly elevated. The horizon is not visible, emphasizing the ship and the sea. The style includes intricate lines and etching techniques, with dark strokes used to depict the textures of the ship and the ocean waves. The color palette is monochromatic, with black and brown inks on a beige background creating contrast and movement. The swirling waves and obscured lines suggest the ship is moving through turbulent seas, evoking a sense of action and energy.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 27 × 42.4 cm (10 5/8 × 16 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.1308

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Laver 1930, no. 117


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1930

  • Laver, James. A complete catalogue of the etchings and dry-points of Arthur Briscoe, A.R.E.. London: Halton and Truscott Smith, Ltd., 1930.

Wikidata ID

Q64953883

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