Olof Krans

American, born Sweden, 1838 - 1916

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The image shows an open field being farmed. The horizon is visible, with farmers using horses to pull plows. Men are seen walking with satchels, spreading seeds, while a woman holds a measuring stick. More farmers with plows are visible in the distance, creating depth. The color palette consists of earthy browns, blues, and subtle warm tones.
Archie Thompson, The Sowers, c. 1939, oil on board, Index of American Design, 1943.8.9522

The Sowers

Archie Thompson · c. 1939 · oil on board ·  Accession ID  1943.8.9522

The image is a portrait of a man with a serious expression. He has high cheekbones, a straight nose, thin lips, and medium-length brown hair. He is wearing a dark coat over a white shirt with a high collar. The background is a neutral gray gradient. The artist's signature, "Lars Söderqvist," is visible in the lower right corner.
Orrie McCombs, Lars Soderquist, c. 1939, oil on canvas, Index of American Design, 1943.8.9528

Lars Soderquist

Orrie McCombs · c. 1939 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1943.8.9528

The image shows a landscape with a horizon marked by rolling hills, a sky with fluffy clouds transitioning from blue to a warm golden hue, and a line of people extending diagonally from the lower right corner to the distant center left. The figures in the line are depicted in period attire with muted tones of gray, brown, and blue, matching the restrained color palette of the landscape and sky.
Stanley Mazur, Planting Corn, c. 1939, oil on board, Index of American Design, 1943.8.9524

Planting Corn

Stanley Mazur · c. 1939 · oil on board ·  Accession ID  1943.8.9524

The painting depicts a rural landscape with a high horizon line. The scene includes a split between a lush green pasture and a dark sky with heavy clouds. A wooden fence separates the pastures from a line of trees. In the foreground, a farmer in blue clothes leads oxen pulling a hay cart, while others load hay onto a cart. Two more farmers work on the right side. The brushwork is even and smooth, with clear outlines. The color palette includes earthy greens, blues, and browns, with red accents on the cart wheels. The sky shows dark clouds and streaks of light through blue sky.
John Koehl, "It Will Soon be Here", c. 1939, oil on board, Index of American Design, 1943.8.9529

"It Will Soon be Here"

John Koehl · c. 1939 · oil on board ·  Accession ID  1943.8.9529

The image shows a rural scene with fields, workers harvesting crops, and a sky with clouds. The fields are golden with workers in blue and white clothing cutting and bundling wheat. The sky is pale blue with fluffy clouds. The painting has a smooth and somewhat naïve brushstroke style, using warm golden yellows, earthy browns, and cool tones for the workers' clothing and pastels for the sky.
Stanley Mazur, Harvesting with Grain Cradles, c. 1939, oil on board, Index of American Design, 1943.8.9530

Harvesting with Grain Cradles

Stanley Mazur · c. 1939 · oil on board ·  Accession ID  1943.8.9530

The image shows a bird's eye view of a group of people working near a river under a partly cloudy sky. The landscape features rolling hills with golden and green hues, and the scene depicts individuals in labor near a river. There is a structure with a brick chimney in the background, and sheep grazing in a fenced area.
John Koehl, Women Operating the Pile Driver, c. 1939, oil on board, Index of American Design, 1943.8.9527

Women Operating the Pile Driver

John Koehl · c. 1939 · oil on board ·  Accession ID  1943.8.9527

The image depicts a landscape with a line of rustic, wooden cabins nestled in a clearing across a small valley. Tall trees with sparse leaves stand closer to the viewer, leading the eye towards the cabins in the distance. The horizon is high in the composition, with a line of trees and a hint of sky above. The paint strokes create a textured, somewhat naive style, with warm and earthy colors dominating the scene. The foliage is rendered in a stippled or dappled texture, with splashes of yellow and hints of blue in the sky. Soft, rolling clouds are scattered across the sky. More trees rise beyond the cabins, adding depth to the wooded landscape. Light and shadow play across the undulating terrain, creating an old-fashioned charm in the overall scene.
Stanley Mazur, Early Camp Dugouts, c. 1939, oil on board, Index of American Design, 1943.8.9526

Early Camp Dugouts

Stanley Mazur · c. 1939 · oil on board ·  Accession ID  1943.8.9526

The image shows a pastoral landscape with rolling hills, a solitary tree on the horizon, farmers working with oxen in the foreground, and a serene sky above. The brushstrokes are smooth, depicting the landscape in an orderly manner with precise lines for figures and animals. The color palette is dominated by vibrant greens of the hills and deep browns of the earth. The sky is a soft blue with wispy clouds, adding to the peaceful atmosphere of the scene.
Orrie McCombs, Breaking Ground, c. 1939, oil on canvas, Index of American Design, 1943.8.9525

Breaking Ground

Orrie McCombs · c. 1939 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1943.8.9525

The image depicts a portrait of a person looking directly at the viewer. The person has distinct facial features, light-colored eyes, and a neutral expression. They have dark hair, parted in the middle and combed back, revealing the forehead. The person is wearing a dark-colored garment with decorative elements like buttons, textured design on the shoulders, lace or floral embellishment at the collar, and a black bow above it. The high-neck garment has a plain background with a circular frame around the portrait, appearing oval-shaped with a gradient effect towards the edge. At the bottom right corner, there is a signature or name that reads "Mrs. Charles L. Root."
Robert Clark, Mrs. Charlotte Root, 1935/1942, oil on canvas, Index of American Design, 1943.8.9523

Mrs. Charlotte Root

Robert Clark · 1935/1942 · oil on canvas ·  Accession ID  1943.8.9523