Edward Carpenter Beardon

American, 1919 - 1980

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The image shows an industrial refinery complex from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is in the upper third of the image, with smokestacks and towers rising into a smoky sky. In the foreground, there are cylindrical tanks and a spherical structure supported by legs. In the background, there are various industrial structures. The brushwork is detailed with a mix of fine and bold lines, creating texture representing the solidity of the structures and smoke plumes. The color palette is monochromatic, using black, white, and grey. The sky is streaked in the background.
Edward Carpenter Beardon, Refinery Scene, 1948, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.808

Refinery Scene

Edward Carpenter Beardon · 1948 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.808

The image shows a detailed sketch of a man, capturing his face and shoulders. The man is facing forward and appears slightly turned to the right in the image. His facial features are expressive with a wide smile, showing teeth, and his eyes appear focused. He has full lips and a broad nose. The man is wearing a large cap with the word "Ford" visible on the front, partially covering his hair. His clothing consists of a collared, buttoned shirt. There is no jewelry visible. The background is plain and unadorned. The artwork features the artist's signature, "Ed Brandon 1949," along with the title "Shorty" written in the lower left corner.
Edward Carpenter Beardon, Shorty, 1947, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.807

Shorty

Edward Carpenter Beardon · 1947 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.807