Rockwell Kent

Moby Dick in Full Strength
c. 1927–1930

A black and white illustration depicting a large whale with a prominent, curved back fin breaching the ocean surface with dynamic, stylized lines suggesting movement and the texture of the water. The sky above is filled with clouds and lines that convey the motion of the wind, adding to the dramatic effect of the scene. The artist's signature is visible at the bottom right corner.

A black and white illustration depicting a large whale with a prominent, curved back fin breaching the ocean surface with dynamic, stylized lines suggesting movement and the texture of the water. The sky above is filled with clouds and lines that convey the motion of the wind, adding to the dramatic effect of the scene. The artist's signature is visible at the bottom right corner.

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Date
c. 1927–1930

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Pen, brush and ink, and graphite pencil on paper

Dimensions
Sheet: 7 1/2 × 7 1/4in. (19.1 × 18.4 cm)

Accession number
96.60.41

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; Charles Simon Bequest

Rights and reproductions
Rights courtesy of Plattsburgh State Art Museum, State University of New York, USA, Rockwell Kent Collection, Bequest of Sally Kent Gorton. All rights reserved.

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Rockwell Kent
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