Shadows

c. 1935-1943

Samuel L. Margolies

Associated Names
Samuel L. Margolies

Artist, American, 1897 - 1974

The image shows an etching of a railroad track curving to the left. A large utility pole is in the foreground, with several poles carrying wires into the distance. A bridge structure is visible further along the tracks. Trees and structures line the low horizon, and the sky is filled with clouds etched using a series of lines. The color palette is monochromatic, with black lines contrasting with the light paper. Brushstrokes create detailed textures in the grass and foliage.
This object’s media is not available for download. Contact us about image usage.

Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower center, Shadows; lower right, S. L. Margolies (in script); lower right margin, 29 (another hand).
Stamped in ink: lower left, FEDERAL ART PROJECT WPA NYC (in caps)

Wikidata ID

Q76454433

You may be interested in

Loading Results