Desplaines River

c. 1935-1943

Hubert Davis

Associated Names
Hubert Davis

Artist, American, 1902 - 1981

This image shows a river with a bridge to the right, captured from a low vantage point close to the water's edge. The horizon is in the middle, where the water meets the land and the bridge extends across it. A railroad bridge is on the right side with a train passing over it, trailing smoke into the sky. The style features black and white brushstrokes creating swirling patterns in the sky. The color palette is black, white, and shades of gray. The water reflects the sky and bridge with parallel and wavy lines. In the distance, there are small structures and silhouettes of vegetation on the land.
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Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower center, Desplaines River; lower right, Hubert Davis 9; In the stone: lower right, Hubert Davis.

Markings

Stamped in ink: lower left, FEDERAL ART PROJECT WPA NYC; in the stone: lower right, Hurbert Davis

Wikidata ID

Q76454437

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