Henry Bukowski

American, 1912 - 1979

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The image shows a snow-covered rural scene with an elevated perspective. A winding path between houses is visible, with a figure pulling a sled and another figure walking ahead. Colorful houses with green roofs stand out against the snowy landscape. In the distance, a red barn with a snowy roof is on the right side. Hills with bare trees and a small house are in the background. The trees have fine branches against a pale sky. The color palette combines warm tones of the buildings with cool whites and blues of the snow. The textures are detailed and illustrative, creating a wintry atmosphere.
Henry Bukowski, Federal Art Project (Minnesota), Clear & Cold, c. 1939, color lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of the Print Research Foundation, 2008.115.335

Clear & Cold

Henry Bukowski, Federal Art Project (Minnesota) · c. 1939 · color lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.335

This is a black and white drawing of a rural scene. The horizon is above the middle of the image, with a large church steeple dominating the sky. The rural setting includes houses, a barn, and trees. The drawing shows precise brushstrokes creating a detailed and realistic depiction with varying shades of gray. There is a path in the foreground leading to the central buildings.
Henry Bukowski, Federal Art Project (Minnesota), Village Church, c. 1939, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of the Print Research Foundation, 2008.115.338

Village Church

Henry Bukowski, Federal Art Project (Minnesota) · c. 1939 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.338

The image depicts a snowy townscape from an elevated perspective. It shows various buildings, hills, and utility poles converging at the horizon. The artwork features meticulous brushwork with a focus on shading and defining forms in a monochromatic print style. The color palette includes shades of gray, white, and black. A fence runs across the scene with a man walking through the snow. Leafless trees are scattered among snowy rooftops and houses, leading to rolling hills that fade into the dark sky in the distance.
Henry Bukowski, Federal Art Project (Minnesota), Winter, c. 1939, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of the Print Research Foundation, 2008.115.339

Winter

Henry Bukowski, Federal Art Project (Minnesota) · c. 1939 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.339

The image depicts a rural scene with a church, graveyard, an old house, trees, rolling hills, and figures engaged in various activities.
Henry Bukowski, Federal Art Project (Minnesota), The Squire's Grave, c. 1939, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of the Print Research Foundation, 2008.115.337

The Squire's Grave

Henry Bukowski, Federal Art Project (Minnesota) · c. 1939 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.337

The image features a rural village scene with multiple buildings and streets visible. The horizon is not distinct, as the buildings and trees extend to the edges of the image. In the center is a post office with a porch where people are engaged in activities. To the left are two-story buildings with wood paneling, and further back on a sloping hill, smaller homes are visible. On the right, trees provide a natural balance to the buildings. Railway tracks intersect the scene, with an "X" railroad crossing sign indicating a train route. The style includes detailed brushstrokes for texture on buildings and foliage. The color palette is monochromatic, using shaded contrasts to convey depth and detail, giving a classic, historical feel to the village.
Henry Bukowski, Federal Art Project (Minnesota), Minnesota Hamlet, c. 1939, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of the Print Research Foundation, 2008.115.336

Minnesota Hamlet

Henry Bukowski, Federal Art Project (Minnesota) · c. 1939 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.336