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    Harry Gottlieb

    American, 1895 - 1992

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      The image shows construction work in progress. The scene includes workers performing tasks like repairs and reinforcement on a structural framework, possibly a bridge or building being constructed. The workers are depicted using tools like hammers and crowbars. Their body postures suggest exertion and focus, creating a sense of movement and industriousness. The background features a lightly sketched cityscape, emphasizing the urban setting.

      Minor Repairs

      Minor Repairs

      Harry Gottlieb, Federal Art Project (New York City)

      1935

      Lithograph  Accession ID  2008.115.2200

      Not on view

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      This is a drawing of a group of people working in an industrial environment. The artwork depicts a factory scene where workers operate long poles to maneuver large rectangular blocks along a winding conveyor belt system. The composition features a contrast between the figures and the industrial setting, emphasizing movement and effort. The setting is enclosed and gives a sense of coordinated effort among the workers. The linear perspective and positioning of the figures convey a feeling of depth and activity.

      Filling the Icehouse

      Filling the Icehouse

      Harry Gottlieb

      1933

      Lithograph  Accession ID  2008.115.2207

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      This is a painting of airplanes releasing parachutes in a dramatic sky. The scene features two large airplanes flying against a backdrop of a gradient sky transitioning from red to blue and green. Below them, numerous parachutes descend, some shown as silhouettes while others display vibrant colors like blue and red. The landscape below is a stylized depiction rendered with sweeping brushstrokes, suggesting an environment filled with trees and possibly hills. A figure suspended under a large black parachute is visible, gliding towards the terrestrial scene. The painting uses bold colors and stylized forms to evoke movement and drama.

      Parachutes

      Parachutes

      Harry Gottlieb

      Screenprint  Accession ID  2008.115.5230

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