Caulking 1928

"Caulking" is a 1928 etching by British artist Arthur Briscoe (1873–1943). The print depicts three men caulking the wooden deck of a ship. This artwork is a prime example of Briscoe's mastery of line and detail, as seen in the meticulous rendering of the figures, the ship's deck and the texture of the ropes. The composition and realism of the scene evoke the gritty reality of working life at sea.