Dox Thrash

American, 1892 - 1965

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The image is a head-on view of an old, multi-story building with a textured appearance. The color palette is monochromatic with tones of black, white, and gray. There are laundry lines with clothes hanging in the foreground, and the background shows a gloomy sky.
Dox Thrash, Blighted Homes [verso], c. 1948, aquatint on wove paper, Gift of Ruth Fine in memory of Larry Day, 1998.84.5.b

Blighted Homes [verso]

Dox Thrash · c. 1948 · aquatint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1998.84.5.b

The image depicts a man's upper body in a sitting position, with his back, shoulders, arms, and head in a muscular and dynamic pose. His face is in profile with short hair, reaching towards a sphere-like object above his hands. He is shirtless, showing muscle definition, against a simple dark background.
Dox Thrash, Man Working [recto], early 1940s, carborundum mezzotint on wove paper, Gift of Ruth Fine in memory of Larry Day, 1998.84.5.a

Man Working [recto]

Dox Thrash · early 1940s · carborundum mezzotint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1998.84.5.a

The image shows a close-up, partial side view of a person's face and upper shoulder, with a focus on the head and partial neck area. The person is positioned facing left, with their head turned slightly towards the viewer for a three-quarter view of the face. The facial features are well-defined with shadows and lines, emphasizing depth. The individual has full lips and expressive eyes set within a face marked by shading and texture. They are wearing a dark hat with a broad brim casting a shadow across the forehead. The clothing appears to be dark and textured, possibly a coat, with only the shoulder and a part of the upper chest visible. The background is a muted, textured surface providing minimal context, with lighter and darker areas emphasizing the focus on the face and hat.
Dox Thrash, Abraham, 1937, drypoint with etching on wove paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2023.69.3

Abraham

Dox Thrash · 1937 · drypoint with etching on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2023.69.3

This is a drawing of a ship's deck scene. The image features a ship's deck with a large crate or package being rigged with ropes. The drawing is in monochrome with contrast and shadowing used to show depth and texture. The illustration includes elements such as pulleys and rigging ropes, suggesting loading or unloading activities. The composition and technique convey an industrial and maritime theme.
Dox Thrash, Federal Art Project (Pennsylvania), Pier 27, c. 1937, aquatint in black, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.4745

Pier 27

Dox Thrash, Federal Art Project (Pennsylvania) · c. 1937 · aquatint in black ·  Accession ID  2008.115.4745

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Portrait of Woman

Dox Thrash · c. 1940 · oil on canvas board ·  Accession ID  2022.148.5