Poster for Gem of the Ocean designed by Gail Anderson

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This is a poster for the play Gem of the Ocean, with graphics designed by Gail Anderson. The poster depicts a giant figure in profile submerged under water with only the back of its shoulder and head rising above the waves. The giant figure is stepping forward with one leg bent and its head thrust forward and down. It holds its right arm down and out in front of itself underwater and holds a small sailing ship on its palm. There are two much smaller human figures standing on the shoulder blade of the giant figure, just above the water line. The two tiny figures are holding hands. One of the figures appears to be wearing a knee-length skirt and hat. The other tiny figure is wearing trousers and a hat. All three figures are rendered as black silhouettes.

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