Celebrity

c. 1935-1943

William LeRoy Flint

Associated Names
William LeRoy Flint

Artist, American, 1909 - 1991

This is a drawing of a person operating a camera in a crowded space. The image shows a central figure operating a vintage film camera mounted on a tripod. In front of the camera operator is a crowd of observers. The drawing is detailed and uses line work to create forms and textures. The atmosphere suggests attentiveness and intrigue, with the gathered crowd focused on what is being captured. The positioning of the camera and the density of the crowd indicate the recording of a significant public event, highlighting the interaction between technology and spectatorship.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in pencil, lower left: Celebrity; lower right, by unknown hand: 44; lower right in print: W. LeRoy Flint; lower right: LF

Markings

stamped in black ink, lower center, FEDERAL ART PROJECT

Wikidata ID

Q76456001

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