Artwork
Clewlines and Buntlines
Clewlines and Buntlines is a print by Arthur John Trevor Briscoe. It dates from 1925 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Clewlines and Buntlines, a 1925 print by Arthur John Trevor Briscoe, is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection. The work depicts a tumultuous maritime scene.
Subject & Meaning
At the composition's center, a faint, struggling ship is nearly overwhelmed by a chaotic web of lines, evoking the intensity of rough seas and the sensation of being engulfed by nature's power.
Technique & Style
The print features a predominantly light background contrasted with a dense, swirling arrangement of lines that double as both nautical ropes (clewlines and buntlines) and wind, achieved through expressive mark-making.
History & Provenance
Created in 1925 by British artist Arthur John Trevor Briscoe, the work is now held in the permanent collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
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