John A. Noble

Noble, John Alexander Hamilton

American, 1913 - 1983

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The image shows a group of workers on a construction site surrounded by industrial machinery and structures. The workers are performing tasks such as guiding a crane hook and gesturing towards a large cylindrical pipe on a flatbed truck. The scene is depicted under an overcast sky.
John A. Noble, Cast Iron Pipe, c. 1952-1953, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3736

Cast Iron Pipe

John A. Noble · c. 1952-1953 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3736

This is a drawing of an industrial scene set in a forest. The image depicts a group of workers assembling a large pipeline through a woodland environment. The foreground features several large trees with prominent roots. A few figures are engaged in various tasks: one is wielding a tool to connect pipes, another appears to be helping guide the pipe into position, and a third operates machinery to lift a pipe section. The scene is rendered in detailed monochrome, emphasizing the contrasts between light and shadow.
John A. Noble, Pipes in the Forest, c. 1952-1953, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3735

Pipes in the Forest

John A. Noble · c. 1952-1953 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3735

The image shows a sailing ship on the left side of a body of water. There are industrial structures on the horizon to the right. The color palette is primarily grey and black, creating a somber effect. The ship's reflection can be seen on the water.
John A. Noble, Arthur Kill, 1947, lithograph in black on wove paper, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3734

Arthur Kill

John A. Noble · 1947 · lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3734