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1928

Arthur Briscoe

Associated Names
Arthur Briscoe

Artist, British, 1873 - 1943

This image shows the perspective from a sailing vessel towards the deck and rigging. The viewer's focus is drawn along the wood and ropes towards the activity on the deck. The horizon line is not visible, and the intricate details of the ship's sails and rigging are prominent. The artwork seems to be an etching with fine lines and cross-hatching, creating texture. The color scheme is monochrome with shades of brownish-black on a beige background. Figures are seen working on the ship, showing detailed forms amidst the structure.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 41.5 × 28 cm (16 5/16 × 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.1290

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Laver 1930, no. 135, State ii/ii

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1930

  • Laver, James. A complete catalogue of the etchings and dry-points of Arthur Briscoe, A.R.E.. London: Halton and Truscott Smith, Ltd., 1930.

Wikidata ID

Q64953845

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