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Battleships

c. 1945

Jack Frank Bowling

Associated Names

Jack Frank Bowling

Artist, American, 1903 - 1979

The image shows a low angle view over a turbulent sea towards the horizon. The horizon divides the image with abstract ocean waves closer to the viewer, depicted with bold lines and curves. A battleship silhouette is prominent on the horizon, with a smaller ship to the right. In the background, there are radiating lines suggesting a dramatic sky. The color palette is black and white, resembling a woodcut print with bold lines and strong contrast.

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Artwork overview

Medium

linocut
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

Image: 177 x 242 mm
Sheet: 242 x 299 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.1005

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in pencil, lower left: Battleships; lower right: Jack Bowling

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