Cecil C. Bell

Bell, Cecil Crosley

American, 1906 - 1970

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This is a drawing of a busy city street corner. Various interactions are depicted, such as a person getting a shoe shine and another seemingly selling goods. The illustration includes detailed architecture, a public telephone booth, a hotel, and various individuals engaged in different activities. The black and white etching style gives the scene a timeless and textured look. Additional elements like a small dog, bottles, and papers contribute to the sense of a lively street.
Cecil C. Bell, Shine A Nickel, 1932, etching., Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.829

Shine A Nickel

Cecil C. Bell · 1932 · etching. ·  Accession ID  2008.115.829

This is a drawing of a winter scene in a park with people on a curved walking path. The scene shows numerous figures engaged in various activities. The snowy landscape is framed by bare trees, with city buildings in the background. The center features a curved bridge with decorative stonework and urns lining the path. Most figures are dressed in winter clothing such as coats, scarves, and hats. There is motion suggested in the postures and interactions of the figures, giving the scene a lively atmosphere.
Cecil C. Bell, Skaters, Central Park, c. 1932, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.828

Skaters, Central Park

Cecil C. Bell · c. 1932 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.828

This is a drawing of a train station platform. There are numerous individuals engaging in various activities typical of a busy transit hub. Signs such as "Uptown Express Trains," "Exit," and "Entrance" are visible. The characters are conversing, rushing, or tending to children. Details like clothing styles, luggage, umbrellas, and hats add to the depiction, while the architecture of the station and advertisement posters on walls ground the scene.
Cecil C. Bell, Untitled (Uptown Express), 1931, etching, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.830

Untitled (Uptown Express)

Cecil C. Bell · 1931 · etching ·  Accession ID  2008.115.830