Harlow Lent

American, 1907 - 1993

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The image shows large industrial structures towering above the scene. The horizon is high, with figures silhouetted against the sky. The graphic technique used features heavy cross-hatching to create texture in darker areas. The color palette is monochrome with deep blacks and varying shades of grey. Figures appear small against the architectural elements, which become more intricate as the scene recedes into the distance.
Harlow Lent, Untitled (Steel Girder Construction), c. 1938, etching and drypoint, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3134

Untitled (Steel Girder Construction)

Harlow Lent · c. 1938 · etching and drypoint ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3134

This is a painting of a performer on a horse. The artwork depicts a scene in a circus setting, where a performer wearing a tutu is balancing on a moving horse. The horse is depicted in motion. The performer’s pose suggests balance and poise. The background is stark.
Harlow Lent, Equestrienne, 1936, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3133

Equestrienne

Harlow Lent · 1936 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3133