The Capstan

1925

Arthur Briscoe

Associated Names
Arthur Briscoe

Artist, British, 1873 - 1943

This is a drawing of sailors working on a ship. The image shows sailors engaged in physical effort, potentially pulling a rope or operating a windlass. The figures are depicted in dynamic poses, showcasing movement and teamwork. The sailors are dressed in maritime attire on the ship's deck, with rigging in the background. Strong lines and shading convey texture and form, capturing the scene's intensity and cohesion.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 24.8 × 37.2 cm (9 3/4 × 14 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.1312

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Laver 1930, no. 49

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

Q64953900

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