The Great War: Britain's Efforts and Ideals; Building Ships: A Fitting Out Basin

1917

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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The Great War: Britain's Efforts and Ideals; Building Ships: A Fitting Out Basin is a 1917 by Muirhead Bone, depicting Crane, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Muirhead Bone
When & what style?: 1917
Where can I see it?: 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)

About the artist

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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