Lawrence Beall Smith

American, 1909 - 1995

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The image shows a child and an adult woman outdoors. The child is squatting down with their arms around their knees, looking at something on the ground. The child has short hair, is wearing stripe-patterned shorts, and no shirt. The woman is bent over, using a tool that resembles a small rake or shovel to gather objects from the ground. Her hair is dark and wavy, and she is wearing a short-sleeved dress. Next to her, there is a wire basket filled with what appears to be shells or small objects. The ground is earthy with scattered debris, and an American flag is placed between the two figures.
Lawrence Beall Smith, Associated American Artists, Victory Day Clam Diggers, 1945 (published 1946), lithograph in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow), 2015.19.1396

Victory Day Clam Diggers

Lawrence Beall Smith, Associated American Artists · 1945 (published 1946) · lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1396

The sculpture in the image is of a humanoid figure with devilish features, such as horns, a tail, and exaggerated muscles. It is in a dynamic pose on a pedestal. Next to the sculpture, a man with a hat and an umbrella is bending forward in a curious pose, emphasizing the scale of the sculpture. The setting appears to be a gallery or museum.
Lawrence Beall Smith, At the Institute, 1941, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.4500

At the Institute

Lawrence Beall Smith · 1941 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.4500

The image shows a park with benches under mature trees. Three individuals are seated on the benches facing different directions. A low horizon with trees and a white picket fence is visible in the background. The scene is depicted in finely executed pencil work with detailed textures and shading. The monochromatic palette creates a contemplative mood. More figures can be seen in the distance on paths and benches in the park.
Lawrence Beall Smith, Associated American Artists, Solitude, 1940, lithograph in black, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.4499

Solitude

Lawrence Beall Smith, Associated American Artists · 1940 · lithograph in black ·  Accession ID  2008.115.4499

The image shows a person leaning over a theater balcony, looking downwards. The individual has a contemplative expression, with defined facial features and slicked-back hair. They are wearing a dark formal garment and the balcony is elaborately decorated with carvings of cherubic figures and floral motifs. The background features faint outlines of columns, suggesting an opulent architectural structure.
Lawrence Beall Smith, Theatre Magic, 1939, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.4501

Theatre Magic

Lawrence Beall Smith · 1939 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.4501

The image shows a man examining the contents of a box filled with files or cards on a table. He has a long, narrow face with pronounced eyebrows, slightly parted lips, and short, dark hair combed to one side. The man is wearing a dark, long-sleeved shirt. There are stacked books on the table and large, vertical columns in the background with silhouetted figures in the distance.
Lawrence Beall Smith, The File, 1938, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of the Print Research Foundation, 2008.115.518

The File

Lawrence Beall Smith · 1938 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.518