Untitled (Depicting Dock and Barges) c. 1930

"Untitled (Depicting Dock and Barges)" is a c. 1930 etching by the British artist George A. Picken. The artwork, measuring 109 x 344 mm, depicts a panoramic view of a bustling dockyard scene, with several barges and ships moored along the water's edge. Picken's detailed and expressive lines capture the industrial setting, highlighting the figures working on and around the vessels. The scene suggests a sense of activity and hard labor, characteristic of Picken's style and his interest in depicting everyday life. This etching, with its strong composition and atmospheric rendering, provides a glimpse into the working-class waterfront of the early 20th century.