Artwork
Man Overboard
Man Overboard is a print by Arthur John Trevor Briscoe. It dates from 1926 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Man Overboard is a 1926 print by Arthur John Trevor Briscoe, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a chaotic scene on a ship where a man has fallen overboard. The title Man Overboard suggests a moment of crisis, with people scrambling on deck and others struggling in the water.
Technique & Style
Briscoe employed rapid, expressive lines to convey the turmoil and panic of the scene, capturing the dynamic movement of the figures and the tangled ropes and sails.
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