After Deck

Carroll Bill

Associated Names
Carroll Bill

Artist, American, 1877 - 1968

The image shows a sketch of a ship's deck from a close perspective, looking towards the ship's bow. The composition features the structural elements of the vessel, such as masts, winches, and rigging. The background indicates the sky and the horizon. The sketch uses rough and expressive pencil strokes, giving it a dynamic quality. The color palette includes beige, black, white, and touches of blue for water. The overall effect is a lively maritime scene captured in an energetic illustrative style.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black chalk with blue and white gouache and gray wash over graphite

  • Credit Line

    John Davis Hatch Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 24 x 32.2 cm (9 7/16 x 12 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.7.10

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

John Davis Hatch (Lugt Supp.2974a)

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Carroll Bill

Wikidata ID

Q64538103

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