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Steam Roller

1932

Thomas Weeks Barrett

Associated Names

Thomas Weeks Barrett

Artist, American, 1902 - 1947

The image shows a series of bold, curving lines and intersecting geometric shapes creating an abstract composition. There are a large circular form and cylindrical shapes present, resembling machinery or industrial structures. The design combines both straight and curved lines, suggesting movement and complexity.

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Artwork overview

Medium

woodcut
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

Image: 153 x 203 mm
Sheet: 210 x 261 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.772

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In scripted pencil: lower left, Steam Roller; lower center, #1/50. To Ralph Pearson --; lower right, Thomas Barrett, 1932

Wikidata ID

Q76442560

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