Artwork
On the Clyde, 1917-1918: Building a Cross Channel Train Ferry
On the Clyde, 1917-1918: Building a Cross Channel Train Ferry is a print by Muirhead Bone. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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Overview
On the Clyde, 1917-1918: Building a Cross Channel Train Ferry is a print created by Muirhead Bone in 1918, depicting a shipyard scene during World War I.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows workers constructing a train ferry, likely intended for transporting troops and supplies, highlighting the crucial role of shipbuilding during wartime.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Bone's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that emphasizes contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.
History & Provenance
Bone produced the print while serving as a war artist, documenting industrial activities related to the war effort; it is now part of the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
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Artist
Sir Muirhead Bone (23 March 1876 – 21 October 1953) was a Scottish etcher and watercolourist who became known for his depiction of industrial and architectural subjects and his work as a war artist in both the First and Second World Wars.
