Artwork

Sand Creek, Veere

Sand Creek, Veere, by Arthur John Trevor Briscoe, 1920
Sand Creek, Veere, by Arthur John Trevor Briscoe, 1920

Sand Creek, Veere is a print by Arthur John Trevor Briscoe. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Sand Creek, Veere is a 1920 print by Arthur John Trevor Briscoe, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene harbor scene with a large sailboat in the foreground and smaller boats along a flat shoreline in the distance. A few people are on board the sailboat, which has two tall masts.

Technique & Style

Briscoe used simple lines and shading to convey depth, emphasizing the sailboat's sails and the calm water.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Cleveland Museum of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.