The Hammersmen, from "Song of the Broad Axe"

1924

Wharton Esherick

Associated Names
Wharton Esherick

Artist, American, 1887 - 1970

This is a drawing of an industrial scene with workers and machinery. The composition features strong contrasts between dark and light, achieved through the use of bold black lines and white space. The foreground depicts two figures, one operating a large piece of machinery while the other stands beside it. The background and surrounding area are animated with dynamic lines emanating from the machinery. The use of light and shadow emphasizes the power and heat generated by the industrial process.
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Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in pencil: lower left, "Song of the Broad-Axe" - "the hammersmen" #35/40; lower right, Wharton Harris Esherick; within the print: lower left, WHE (monogram)

Wikidata ID

Q76441968

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