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The Great War: Britain's Efforts and Ideals; Building Ships: A Fitting Out Basin
The Great War: Britain's Efforts and Ideals; Building Ships: A Fitting Out Basin is a print by Muirhead Bone. It dates from 1917 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
This painting shows a busy shipyard with workers building ships.
The scene is set during World War I, and the workers are likely building warships. This was a time of great need for ships, and the workers were under pressure to produce them quickly.
You can learn more about this style of art by looking at the work of artist: Muirhead Bone (British, 1876–1953)
Overview
The Great War: Britain's Efforts and Ideals; Building Ships: A Fitting Out Basin is a 1917 print by Muirhead Bone, a Scottish artist known for his depictions of industrial scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a shipyard basin where workers are outfitting vessels, likely for wartime service during World War I, highlighting the industrial efforts supporting the war.
Technique & Style
As a prominent figure in the Etching Revival, Bone's work is characterized by its detailed representation of industrial subjects, reflecting his skill in capturing the essence of such scenes through etching and watercolour.
History & Provenance
Commissioned as part of a series to document Britain's wartime efforts, the print is now held in 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.
