Who created "The Yacht Race"?

The Yacht Race was created by Fred Becker|WPA in 1935–40.

When was "The Yacht Race" created?

This artwork was created 1935–40.

What medium is "The Yacht Race"?

The Yacht Race is Wood engraving.

Is "The Yacht Race" in the public domain?

Yes, The Yacht Race is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Yacht Race

Fred Becker|WPA

1935–40

Medium

Wood engraving

Dimensions

block: 6 x 8 in. (15.2 x 20.3 cm) sheet: 8 3/4 x 11 1/2 in. (22.2 x 29.2 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1940

Accession Number

40.111.9

Tags

MenBow and ArrowBoats

Art Historical Context

**The Yacht Race** is a dynamic wood engraving by American printmaker Fred Becker, created between 1935 and 1940 under the auspices of Works Progress Administration (WPA This period piece, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of's Drawings and Prints department, measures a modest 6 x 8 inches on the block, capturing a lively nautical scene with boats, men, and the intriguing motif of bow and arrow— evoking a whimsical or competitive regatta spirit. Produced during the Great Depression, the print reflects the WPA's Federal Art Project, employed thousands of artists to create accessible public...

The Yacht Race

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