Benjamin Miller

American, 1877 - 1964

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The image shows a man and a woman in a room. The man is shown standing in profile with one hand in his pocket, wearing a textured sweater and a cap. The woman is seated at a small round table, facing the man with her arms resting on the table. The woman has short dark hair, a simplified expression, and is wearing a sleeveless dress or top with light-colored shoes. In the background, there is a wall with bottles on a shelf and artwork. The wall behind the woman has the word "LOVE" and some initials etched into it. The background has an abstract cityscape with factory buildings and smokestacks.
Benjamin Miller, Sailor's Hangout, c. 1930, woodcut, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3526

Sailor's Hangout

Benjamin Miller · c. 1930 · woodcut ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3526

The image shows a person standing in a crowd. The person is tall and faces forward. They have distinct facial features, with hollow eyes and prominent cheekbones. Their hair is styled and they wear a dark garment with a scarf. The crowd around them has various expressions on their faces. The background includes signs such as "SEX," "MOVIE," "JAZ," "TAXI," and "DANCE," along with geometric shapes and city patterns. The image is in black and white, creating a dramatic effect.
Benjamin Miller, The City, 1928, woodcut, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3525

The City

Benjamin Miller · 1928 · woodcut ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3525

This image features a bold horizontal line across the center with tiny circular shapes in the background. A figure resembling a human lying down appears to be floating or flying. Below, jagged triangular shapes outline what looks like a range of mountains.
Benjamin Miller, The North Wind, 1928, woodcut, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3527

The North Wind

Benjamin Miller · 1928 · woodcut ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3527