Albert William Heckman

American, 1893 - 1971

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The image shows an industrial landscape with large spherical storage tanks as a central feature. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, providing a top and side view of the tanks and surrounding structures. The horizon is high, blending into the streaked clouds in the sky. The style features detailed hatch-like strokes for a realistic effect. The color scheme is primarily gray, enhancing the industrial feel. Other elements include cylindrical storage units, cranes, water, and a bridge-like structure indicating connectivity. Closest to the viewer is a building with large windows, emphasizing the scene's depth and scale.
Albert William Heckman, Storage Tanks At Rondout, 1937, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.2409

Storage Tanks At Rondout

Albert William Heckman · 1937 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.2409

This image shows a railway yard beside a town, viewed from an elevated perspective. The scene includes railroad tracks leading to large warehouse buildings and a tunnel on the left. In the background, there are various buildings including what appears to be church steeples. The sky is overcast and the color palette is predominantly gray and black. The brushstrokes are uniform and structured, creating a geometric composition.
Albert William Heckman, Car Barns, 1935, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.2408

Car Barns

Albert William Heckman · 1935 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.2408

The image depicts a large industrial bridge with a moving train on it. The horizon shows hills and industrial structures like cylindrical tanks and a building. The detailed illustration has smooth linework and shading, likely from lithography. The gray color scheme highlights the contrast between structures and the landscape. Trees and a smaller bridge in the foreground offer depth, while the terrain slopes gently towards the horizon with hills and industrial elements.
Albert William Heckman, Bridge at Poughkeepsie, 1934, lithograph in black, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.2407

Bridge at Poughkeepsie

Albert William Heckman · 1934 · lithograph in black ·  Accession ID  2008.115.2407

The image shows a cityscape from an elevated viewpoint, with tall buildings forming an urban canyon. The artwork features precise lines resembling etchings or lithographs, emphasizing architecture and geometry. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of gray and black, accentuating light and shadow. Vehicles such as buses and cars are visible on the roads, with an elevated train track above. In the distance, skyscrapers and an American flag can be seen against a backdrop of light and shadow.
Albert William Heckman, View from Tudor City, 1933, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.2411

View from Tudor City

Albert William Heckman · 1933 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.2411

The image shows a bird's-eye view of a village square with rolling hills in the background. At the top left corner is a leafless tree against the hills. The brushstrokes are fine and precise, creating a textural village landscape. The color palette includes black, white, and gray. Buildings with steep roofs are clustered around two stylized trees. Further away, geometric buildings cast shadows. Two small figures stand near a doorway on the right side.
Albert William Heckman, The Village Square, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.2410

The Village Square

Albert William Heckman · · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.2410