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Fisherman's Luck

1939

Harry Gottlieb

Associated Names

Harry Gottlieb

Artist, American, 1895 - 1992

This is a painting of a group of people pulling a boat from tumultuous waves onto the shore. Two figures in colorful attire are using a rope to pull a wooden boat filled with fish, while another figure stands in the boat, steering. The background shows a dramatic seascape with large waves, a stormy sky above, and figures on the sandy shore. The scene is in the style of Harry Gottlieb, emphasizing movement, struggle, and vibrant colors.

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Artwork overview

Medium

screenprint
Credit Line

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

image: 378 x 508 mm
sheet: 445 x 571 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.2208

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: in pencil: lower center, Fisherman's Luck; in ink: lower right, Harry Gottlieb 1928

Wikidata ID

Q76550799

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