The Merchant Navy The Chain Locker

Henry Marvell Carr’s ‘The Merchant Navy The Chain Locker’ (1942) depicts grueling labor in a claustrophobic industrial space. Oil on canvas, realist style – explore this powerful social commentary.

henry marvell carr

Henry Marvell Carr: Detroit-based artist known for evocative realism & African American cultural depictions. Explore his work at The Carr Center & Musée Thomas-Henry.