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artwork is the etching
"Point Mugu" by the acclaimed American actor and artist Lionel Barrymore.
Artwork Information
Artist: Lionel Barrymore (1878–1954), a member of the renowned Barrymore acting dynasty who was also an accomplished graphic artist.
Medium: Etching, though mass-produced reproductions in media like Talio-Crome and gold foil were common. The original image provided appears to be a black-and-white print.
Subject: The artwork depicts a rustic boatyard scene with men at work on boats, near the coast. The location is identified as Point Mugu in Ventura County, California, a coastal area known for its rugged shoreline. The artist captured the spirit of California's harbors and waterfront life with quiet realism.
Creation Date: Circa 1925, with prints and reproductions made throughout the 1940s and beyond.
Signature: Barrymore often hand-signed his original etchings in the lower right corner and titled them in the lower left. |
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