Gray Day/The Fleet,, (1953)

Lubell 6/6: 76a-c

Two color (grey and green) woodcut print of an unorganized group of boats floating next to a large island. Print ink is fairly deep, albeit with shallower colors near the edge. Different line patterns are placed around the island. Prints 76a&c are signed Milius ’53. Print 76c is titled The Fleet. Print 76b is titled Gray Day and identified as a Proof. There are a number of differences between the composition and color of the three prints. Among others, 76b has more definition and color than the other prints, and shows a smaller island to the right, instead of to the left of the main island. 76c was originally matted in a dark green acidic mat.

76a – 19.6 x 45.4 cm

76b – 20.3 x 45.8 cm

76c – 19.7 x 42.0 cm