The Fore Chains
1922
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1922
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a ship’s bow cutting through rough waves. The deck is cluttered with ropes, chains, and rigging, all tangled in sharp, crisscrossing lines. Below, the water churns into white foam, while the ship’s hull plows straight ahead. The artist used scratching and etching to create texture—look how the lines vary in thickness. This isn’t just a ship; it’s a storm of marks on the page. Next, check out etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how artists like this make prints.
