Vintage Bernard Brussel-Smith Signed Maritime Wood Engraving “Mackerel Seining” For Sale

The Vintage Framed Mid-20th Century ( Circa.1948 ) American Regionalist Original Wood Engraving on Paper “Mackerel Seining”, Pencil Signed By the Artist Bernard Brussel-Smith ( American, 1914–1989 ) in Lower Right, and Titled “Mackerel Seining” in Lower Left. This Wood Engraving was Produced in A Limited of 50 Impressions.
This Striking Maritime Composition Captures the Demanding Rhythm of Commercial Fishing at Sea, Depicting A Crew of Fishermen Working Aboard A Vessel Amid An Abundant Catch of Mackerel. Powerful Figures, Sweeping Ropes, Fishing Nets, and Masses of Fish Create A Dynamic Scene Set Against the Rolling Waves of the Open Sea. Executed with Exceptional Command of the Wood Engraving Technique, Brussel-Smith Employs Intricate Networks of Finely Cut Lines and Dramatic Contrasts of Deep Black and Exposed Paper to Create Remarkable Texture, Movement, and Depth. The Strong Diagonal Composition and Monumental Treatment of the Working Figures Give the Image A Distinctive American Regionalist Character.
Bernard Brussel-Smith was An Accomplished American Painter, Illustrator, and Printmaker Particularly Celebrated for His Wood Engravings. His Works Frequently Explored American Urban, Industrial, Maritime, and Working Life Subjects. “Mackerel Seining” is A Fine Example of His Mid-Century Graphic Work, Combining Technical Virtuosity with Powerful Figurative Storytelling. The Wood Engraving Shows Toning, Discoloration, Slightly Waviness. Scattered Staining on the Mat, and Scratches on the Frame Consistent with Age, Overall in Good Condition.Title: “Mackerel Seining”
Artist: Bernard Brussel-Smith ( American, 1914–1989 )
Time Period: 1948
Medium: Wood Engraving on Paper
Signature: Pencil Signed
Edition: From An Edition of 50
Condition: Overall in Good Condition
Frame Size: 15” By 14-3/4”Sight Size: 9” By 6-1/8”Available For Domestic Shipping and International Shipping. Thanks!