Albert Potter

American, 1903 - 1937

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The image is filled with jagged, angular lines and shapes overlapping and intersecting. The composition includes tall, pointed structures resembling skyscrapers in a chaotic arrangement. A large skeletal figure with outstretched arms looms over a cityscape. Among the geometric shapes and human figures, a man stands in the foreground with a forlorn expression. The scene includes text and signs reminiscent of a bustling urban environment.
Albert Potter, Brother Can You Spare a Dime?, c. 1933-1936, linocut, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3981

Brother Can You Spare a Dime?

Albert Potter · c. 1933-1936 · linocut ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3981

The image features sharp, angular shapes and lines arranged in an abstract composition. Vertical lines and triangles are prominent, surrounding a central human-like figure holding a diagonal structure resembling a large tilted board or cross. In the upper part, the straight lines and zigzag patterns converge to create a design reminiscent of a cityscape or architectural forms with tall buildings and bridges.
Albert Potter, Supervalues, c. 1933-1936, linocut in black, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3979

Supervalues

Albert Potter · c. 1933-1936 · linocut in black ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3979

The image displays bold intersecting shapes and lines creating a dynamic scene filled with signs and figures clustered together. The abstract artwork combines sharp angles and curves, forming a dense urban environment reminiscent of a bustling city street. The shapes suggest buildings, figures, and various advertisement boards with words like "BEAUTY," "LOANS," and "SNAPPY CLOTHES." These elements hint at a lively marketplace or city square where signs resemble storefront adverts, evoking a sense of commercial activity.
Albert Potter, Organizational Advances, c. 1933-1936, linocut, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3982

Organizational Advances

Albert Potter · c. 1933-1936 · linocut ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3982

This is a drawing of an interior scene in a public transportation vehicle. The image is created in an expressionist style, showing a crowd of figures inside what appears to be a train or subway car. The composition is dense and dynamic, with strong black and white contrasts and angular lines dominating the visual narrative. Advertisements are shown above the passengers, with text including phrases like "EMERGENCY MEN" and "GIVE THEM TOILET ISSUES." Through the windows, a stylized cityscape can be seen, with rays breaking through the urban setting. The scene feels bustling and crowded, conveying a sense of motion and tension characteristic of life in an industrialized city.
Albert Potter, Modern Music, 1933-1936, linocut, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.5235

Modern Music

Albert Potter · 1933-1936 · linocut ·  Accession ID  2008.115.5235

This is a drawing of a carousel scene at an amusement park. The image features carousel horses with riders, as well as spectators. The carousel is decorated in a festive manner. The style of the drawing is bold and utilizes high contrast between black and white, creating a dynamic and lively atmosphere.
Albert Potter, Merry Go Round, Coney Island, c. 1931-1935, linocut in black, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3980

Merry Go Round, Coney Island

Albert Potter · c. 1931-1935 · linocut in black ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3980