The Clyde from the series The Arteries of Great Britain

The Clyde from the series The Arteries of Great Britain

William Walcot

1922

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a busy shipyard by the water. Cranes loom over large ships, some stacked with cargo. The lines are loose and quick, like a rough draft of the scene. The artist focused on the chaos of industry, not smooth details. It’s part of a series called *The Arteries of Great Britain*, hinting at how trade and ships shaped the country. Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this sketch in person.

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