Gourfain, Peter

Work on Paper

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DC Collected Work

Name/Title

Gourfain, Peter

Description

A grand sense of man-against-the-sea turmoil and turbulence imbues this small etching. Energetic lines etched into the copper plate and the strong composition with the curved forms of the boat and the seafarer's figure support the dramatic horizontal of the oar. The man clutches the oar to his chest, hoping to maintain control of the boat threatened by harsh weather.

Artwork Details

Medium

Etching

Made/Created

Artist

Peter Gourfain

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Numbered, titled, signed and dated in pencil beneath the image.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Paper: 11 x 10 inches. Image: 5 x 4 inches. This piece is not framed.