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The Derelict, or the Lost Boat
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The American artist Arthur Wesley Dow was an influential teacher, emphasizing the study of line, color, and form rather than direct observation from nature. Works such as this print, which depicts an abandoned rowboat, were inspired by Dow’s admiration for the flattened style of Japanese prints. He experimented by inking his woodblock with different combinations of color, often resulting in virtually unique impressions.
| Artist / Maker | Arthur Wesley Dow |
|---|---|
| Date | 1916 |
| Culture / Origin | 20th century |
| Medium | color woodcut on Japanese paper |
| Dimensions | Image: 14.6 x 10.1 cm (5 3/4 x 4 in.); Sheet: 17.6 x 13.4 cm (6 15/16 x 5 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Prints |
| Type |
About the Artist
BiographyArthur Wesley Dow (1857–1922) — American painter and photographer (1857–1922).Arthur Wesley Dow worked as painter, printmaker, photographer, teacher and graphic artist and is associated with United States. Their documented life spans the years 1857 to 1922, born in Ipswich, died in New York City. Their work is linked to Pont-Aven School, Arts and Crafts movement, Japonisme.Disciplinespainter, printmaker, photographer, teacher, graphic artistBorn1857, IpswichDied1922, New York CityNationalityUnited StatesMovementPont-Aven School, Arts and Crafts movement, JaponismeSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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