The Lockout

c. 1935-1937

Paul Raphael Meltsner

Associated Names
Paul Raphael Meltsner

Artist, American, born 1905

The image depicts two men from the waist up. The man in the foreground is seated, leaning slightly forward with his hands resting on his knees. His facial features are rugged, with furrowed brows and a downcast expression. He has dark, short hair. His clothing is dark and appears to be a work outfit, perhaps a coverall. The second man sits higher and to the right, appearing to be sitting on an elevated surface, leaning forward with a hand resting on something in front of him. He wears a cap and a long-sleeved garment, possibly a coat, with something wrapped around his neck. Both figures appear to be positioned amidst an industrial setting, surrounded by large machinery and piping. The background consists of industrial structures, like large tanks, chimneys, and a representation of a factory or mill.
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Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, The Lockout; lower center, (different hand) COLLECTION - BROOKLYN MUSEUM ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO; lower right, Paul R. Meltsner.

Wikidata ID

Q76442698

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