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Lot description
A bold and expressive linocut depicting a bustling harbor scene by Canadian artist Sam Black, featuring tightly packed boats docked along weathered wooden piers under a rhythmic canopy of masts and vertical structures. Rendered in striking black ink on cream paper, this work masterfully utilizes linear contrast and negative space to evoke the energy and density of a working marina. Sam Black was a Scottish-born Canadian painter, printmaker, and educator. He is known for his work in watercolor and printmaking, particularly linocuts and woodcuts. His works often reflect maritime life and rugged West Coast landscapes. Black was elected to the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts and was an influential figure in Canadian art education and printmaking throughout the mid-20th century. The artwork is signed Sam Black in ink at the lower right margin. The verso bears a personal handwritten inscription reading All the best for 1968 and signed again simply Sam. Artist: Sam Black, Canadian (1913-1997) Issued: 1968 Dimensions: 8.50"L x 7"H Country of Origin: Canada