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East River

c. 1939

Hugh Pearce Botts

Associated Names

Hugh Pearce Botts

Artist, American, 1903 - 1964

The image depicts a busy river scene with a crane or cargo-lifting apparatus at the center. The industrial landscape includes smokestacks, buildings, and workers interacting with machinery. The scene features boats on the river and a cityscape in the background. The artwork is detailed with cross-hatching to show texture in clouds and water, giving it a sketch-like, monochrome appearance. The overall color palette is earthy and sepia-toned.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

Image: 251 x 302 mm
Sheet: 282 x 377 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.992

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

In pencil: lower left, East River; lower right, Botts

Wikidata ID

Q76455546

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