Ray Klein

American, born 1914

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The image shows a landscape with a lone figure walking. The horizon is lined with buildings and trees. The buildings have a geometric design with smoke rising from chimneys. The image is bold with sharp lines and high contrast, resembling a woodcut print. The color palette is monochromatic with black and white tones. A figure walks on uneven ground with sparse vegetation. In the distance, power lines and trees break up the sky.
Ray Klein, Federal Art Project (New York City), Deserted Suburb, c. 1935-1943, linocut, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.2896

Deserted Suburb

Ray Klein, Federal Art Project (New York City) · c. 1935-1943 · linocut ·  Accession ID  2008.115.2896