7000 - Etching, Alan Jay Gaines (b. 1942), Historic Sailing Ship, hand-signed 1977

Etching, Alan Jay Gaines (b. 1942), Historic Sailing Ship, hand-signed 1977 A detailed, original maritime etching by American graphic artist Alan Jay Gaines, known for his depictions of historic sailing ships and harbor scenes. The work depicts an imposing, fully rigged three-masted ship in a historic harbor setting. Additional sailing ships and harbor buildings can be seen in the background. The finely detailed rigging, the numerous sails, and the vivid depiction of the water’s surface lend the composition a special depth and dynamism. The work is characterized by precise lines, fine cross-hatching, and high-contrast light-dark gradations. • Artist: Alan Jay Gaines, USA, born 1942\ • Technique: Original etching on paper\ • Subject: Historic sailing ship in the harbor\ • Signed by hand in pencil in the lower right corner\ • Dated 1977 in the lower left corner\ • Mounted behind glass with a mat in a gold-colored frame with black accents Dimensions: approx. 69 × 55 cm including frame