The Plowman

1933

Elzy J. Bird

Associated Names
Elzy J. Bird

Artist, American, 1911 - 2001

The image displays a farmer guiding a plow drawn by two horses. The farmer is close to us, handling the plow as the horses pull it. The horizon is high, beneath a sun on the right. The lines are detailed, creating texture and movement. The colors are primarily brown and beige, lending an earthy tone. The lines are consistent throughout, enhancing the realism of the landscape.
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Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, ARTIST'S PROOF #8 (in caps); lower center, "The Plowman" (in script and within quotes); lower right, E.J. BIRD (in caps)
Within the plate: BIRD '33

Wikidata ID

Q76442240

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