Full Tide 

This is "Full Tide," a print created by Levon West, an American artist of the early 20th century. Here, the sailboat, cutting through the water, is not merely a vessel. The boat's journey is a symbol deeply embedded in our collective consciousness. Think of the ancient Egyptian's solar barques, carrying gods across the sky, or the ship of souls ferrying the dead to the afterlife. This motif transcends time, reappearing in various forms across cultures. The vessel speaks to our primal longing for passage, the eternal quest for what lies beyond the horizon. It is the human desire to find safety and orientation. Here, the boat and water serve as powerful symbols of passage and the subconscious, engaging us on a primal level. The journey continues, each voyage mirroring our personal and collective quest for meaning. The symbol resurfaces, evolving, and accumulating new layers of meaning in each historical context.