River Freight

1940

Minna Citron

Associated Names
Minna Citron

Artist, American, 1896 - 1991

The image depicts a riverine scene with a side view from a slightly elevated point showing the water, sky, horizon with trees, factories emitting smoke, a barge emitting dark smoke, and a ship traveling down the river. The style features strong brushstrokes creating movement and texture, with a monochromatic color palette of black and gray.
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The image depicts a rural scene with rolling hills in the background. In the foreground, two men in hats and work clothing are operating a cart pulled by a team of four horses. The men are actively working, with one standing beside the cart and the other sitting on it, holding the reins. A barnlike structure is visible on the right side of the hills. The brushstrokes are detailed, capturing the texture of the landscape and the figures' clothing. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black, white, and gray to create contrast and depth.

Phosphates

Minna Citron

1941

This is a photograph of a portfolio cover for a collection of lithographs. The cover is made of a brown textured material. In the center, there is a rectangular label with text that reads "T.V.A. 4: LITHOGRAPHS by MINNA CITRON". The combination of the brown material and the label gives the portfolio a classic appearance. There are signs of wear along the edges. The design puts emphasis on the text.

T.V.A. Lithographs

Minna Citron

1941

The image shows four men working in a paper or textile production setting. All are shown from the waist up. The first man is stacking large sheets of paper or fabric at a table. The second man is standing upright, observing the sheets. The third man is leaning forward and facing away from the viewer. The fourth man stands near another table. The background includes work tables with similar sheets and a dark industrial setting.

Aluminum!

Minna Citron

1940

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left corner in graphite: litho ed 20 A.P.; lower left margin: River Freight (T.V.A. Series); lower right: Minna Citron

Wikidata ID

Q76441287

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