Heritage of Smoke

1937

Frank Daniel Fousek

Associated Names
Frank Daniel Fousek

Artist, American, 1913 - 1979

This is a drawing of an industrial landscape with smoke and buildings. The scene depicts a cluster of dark factories in the background with smoke billowing heavily into the sky. In the forefront, there are structures, including a telephone pole and what appears to be a sled leaning against it. The buildings are drawn with distinct geometric shapes, typical of industrial architecture. The palette is limited to shades of gray, black, and white. Dense clouds of smoke convey the theme of industrial activity and its environmental impact. The scene is framed by various architectural elements that emphasize a possibly cold, winter setting, consistent with the presence of snow-covered roofs and ground.
This object’s media is not available for download. Contact us about image usage.

Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1995

  • Davis, Rachel. Frank D. Fousek: Prints and Paintings from the WPA Era, a Catalogue Raisonné. Shaker Heights, OH: Rachel Davis Fine Art, 1995, no. 8.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Heritage of Smoke; lower right in graphite: Frank D. Fousek; lower right edge in graphite by unknown hand: 9; lower left verso in graphite by unknown hand: f11-241

Wikidata ID

Q76441772

You may be interested in

Loading Results