The Trawler

1926

Arthur Briscoe

Associated Names
Arthur Briscoe

Artist, British, 1873 - 1943

The image shows a sailboat slicing through the sea. The view is from slightly above and to the left. The horizon is at the top third of the image. The sky is filled with birds in flight. The boat is angled to the left, with its sails catching the wind. The water around the boat is depicted with expressive brushstrokes. The brushstrokes are dynamic and sketch-like, giving a sense of movement. The color palette is sepia, creating a vintage look. The sea and sky add depth to the composition.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 29 × 39.6 cm (11 7/16 × 15 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.1319

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Laver 1930, no. 90

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

Q64953910

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