Polly Knipp Hill

American, 1900 - 1990

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This is a drawing of a kitchen scene filled with individuals participating in various activities. The artwork features a bustling interior with a focus on domestic life and tasks such as preparing and sorting foods. Multiple figures are engaged in different actions, such as carrying baskets, pouring, and handling food. The scene creates a sense of communal activity with various objects like bowls and containers placed around the space. The detailed etching captures the expressions and postures of figures working together, surrounded by rustic furnishings, contributing to a lively and homely atmosphere.
Polly Knipp Hill, Cherries Are Ripe, 1937, etching on wove paper, Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy, 2022.173.66

Cherries Are Ripe

Polly Knipp Hill · 1937 · etching on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2022.173.66

The image shows a view of a swampy area surrounded by tall trees. The trees have detailed bark patterns and hanging moss, creating an arch in the scene. In the distance, there is low vegetation and softer tree lines leading to the horizon placed lower in the composition. The artwork has fine, delicate lines for texture, and a monochrome color palette of black and white, giving a serene atmosphere.
Polly Knipp Hill, Suwannee River, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.1806

Suwannee River

Polly Knipp Hill · · etching ·  Accession ID  1964.8.1806

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Quilting Party

Polly Knipp Hill · 1942 · etching in brown on buff wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.141.1