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.

Accession no.
1957.96
Credit line
The Lucy S. Greene Collection

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.

Frequently asked questions

Who painted Sand Creek, Veere?

Sand Creek, Veere was painted by Arthur John Trevor Briscoe in 1920.

Where can I see Sand Creek, Veere?

Sand Creek, Veere is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.