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Fisherman

1950

Louise Gilbert

Associated Names

Louise Gilbert

Artist, American, born 1902

This is a painting of a fisherman holding a large fish. The image shows a fisherman's scene with a detailed fish and various equipment. The painting uses a vibrant turquoise color with dark outlines. The fish has intricate scales and the background includes boats, ropes, and a wooden deck. The lighting and style suggest an abstract or stylized representation.

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Artwork overview

Medium

color woodcut
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of the Print Research Foundation
Dimensions

Image: 460 x 415 mm (irregular)
Sheet: 543 x 445 mm
Mount: 610 x 510 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.389

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: Signed in pencil: lower right, Louise Gilbert

Wikidata ID

Q76440752

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