Fire Line

1936

Friedolin Kessler

Associated Names
Friedolin Kessler

Artist, American, 1913 - 1995

The image depicts a scene with several figures engaged in what seems to be a coordinated effort, possibly battling a forest fire. The horizon is obscured by dense smoky clouds. Tall trees are silhouetted against the clouds. The style features bold strokes, especially for the smoke, which is portrayed with energetic, curved lines. The black and white palette emphasizes contrast, with distinct shadows and light. A figure holding a tool is in the lower left corner, with other figures nearby. The background shows dense woods and swirling smoke, obscuring distant details.
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Inscriptions

Fire Line in pencil, lower left; signed: KESSLER in block, lower right corner; Friedolin Kessler in pencil, lower right

Wikidata ID

Q76455417

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