Mine Superintendent

1936

Ernest Fiene

Associated Names
Ernest Fiene

Artist, American, 1894 - 1965

Drawing of an industrial scene featuring a person wearing a mining helmet and two other figures engaged in industrial or mining activity. The figures are depicted with strong contrasts of light and shadow, emphasizing their physicality. Bold shapes and curves are used in the composition. The lighting is intense, highlighting the forms of the subjects against a dark background. The style appears influenced by social realism, showcasing the labor of industrial workers.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Lyle Evan Gallery, Boston, MA); Dave H. and Reba W. Williams, Greenwich, CT, 7 March 1989; gift to the NGA, 2008.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

iIn pencil: lower left, 4/100 Mine Superintendent; lower right, Ernest Fiene; verso, all in caps, ERNEST FIENE TITLE: "MINE / SUPERINTENDENT" LITHOGRAPH. EDITION: 100 / PRICE $10.00

Wikidata ID

Q76454751

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