G. Ralph Smith

American, born 1907

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The image shows a farmer guiding two horses as they plow the fields. The setting is rural, with rolling hills and farm buildings in the distance. The brushstrokes suggest motion and effort, particularly in the tilled earth. The color palette is monochromatic, with varying shades of grey and black. The farmer leans forward, pushing the plow, with plowed rows leading towards the horizon. The scene conveys labor and the beauty of the countryside.
G. Ralph Smith, Of The Soil, 1936, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.4490

Of The Soil

G. Ralph Smith · 1936 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.4490

This is a drawing of an aquarium exhibit featuring two large aquarium tanks with water and fish. The setting appears to be an indoor exhibition space with a high ceiling and columns in the background. The scene is created using shading to show depth and light reflection on the glass surfaces of the tanks. The fish appear lively, and the water effects are depicted with soft texturing to convey motion. The composition is detailed with attention to light and shadow, emphasizing the observational nature of the scene.
G. Ralph Smith, Aquarium, 1936, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.4491

Aquarium

G. Ralph Smith · 1936 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.4491