The Beam Trawler

c. 1940s

Ella Fillmore Lillie

Associated Names
Ella Fillmore Lillie

Artist, American, 1887 - 1973

The image shows an elevated view of a shipyard with a large wooden vessel under construction. The horizon is not visible, emphasizing the boat's structure and the surrounding scaffolding. The brushstrokes are precise, with shading used to depict texture. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of grey, creating a dramatic effect. A smaller boat is in the foreground, mirroring the larger vessel. In the distance, there are wooden structures, construction materials, and some greenery.
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Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, Ed. 25; lower center, The Beam Trawler; lower right, Ella Fillmore Lillie (in script); lower left margin, P135L10
Stamped in ink verso: lower right, ESTATE OF ELLA FILLMORE LILLIE (in caps)

Wikidata ID

Q76441169

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