Smoke Screen

1941

Mabel Wellington Jack

Associated Names
Mabel Wellington Jack

Artist, American, 1890 - 1970

This is a drawing of a battleship in a cloudy seascape. The battleship is depicted in profile, moving through the water with smoke from its chimneys. The ship has multiple levels and structures, including two masts with rigging. The background shows a dramatic sky with dark clouds, suggesting turbulence or a storm. The shading creates a sense of movement in the water and sky, giving the scene energy. The artist focused on textural differences between the ship, water, and sky, adding detail to bring the scene to life.
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Inscribed: Within the print: lower right, Mabel W. Jack; in pencil: lower center, -- Smoke Screen -- ; lower right, Mabel Wellington Jack; bottom right margin, 10; top left corner, 14.

Wikidata ID

Q76442042

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