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Artists Reimagining the Collection
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Shipbuilding

1942

George A. Picken

Associated Names

George A. Picken

Artist, American, 1898 - 1971

The image shows a shipyard with a large ship under construction. The scaffolding around the ship dominates the scene. A crane is visible in the distance, along with other industrial elements. The artwork features loose brushstrokes capturing the bustling atmosphere. The color palette includes earthy tones for the framework, complemented by blues and greys for the sky. Construction tools and equipment are scattered on the ground.

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Artwork overview

Medium

screenprint
Credit Line

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

Image: 510 x 410 mm
Sheet: 582 x 507 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.3922

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: George Picken 1942

Wikidata ID

Q76551651

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