Flooded Decks 1931

Arthur Briscoe's 1931 etching "Flooded Decks" depicts a dramatic scene of a ship caught in a storm. The artist masterfully uses the technique of etching to depict the ship's rigging, which is partially obscured by the massive waves engulfing the deck. The figures on the deck, clinging to the ropes, struggle to stay afloat, conveying the intensity of the storm and the desperation of the crew. This piece exemplifies Briscoe's ability to capture the raw power of nature and the fragility of humanity in the face of it.