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On the Clyde, 1917-1918:  Building a Liner at Greenock, by Muirhead Bone, 1918

On the Clyde, 1917-1918: Building a Liner at Greenock

Muirhead Bone

1918

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

On the Clyde, 1917-1918: Building a Liner at Greenock is a 1918 by Muirhead Bone, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Muirhead Bone
When & what style?
1918
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting is called On the Clyde, 1917-1918: Building a Liner at Greenock. It was created during World War I, a time when shipbuilding was crucial for the war effort. The fact that Muirhead Bone painted this scene suggests he was interested in documenting important events of his time. You can learn more about the artist's style and other works at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

About the artist

Portrait of Muirhead Bone
Artist

Muirhead Bone

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.

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