Underpass

1941

William Harold Smith

Associated Names
William Harold Smith

Artist, American, 1900 - 1982

The image shows a road leading towards a bridge and a distant town or industrial site. The horizon is placed higher in the image, obscured by stylized buildings and towers creating a bustling skyline effect. The bridge spans a river or a road, with archways leading to what is beyond. Telephone poles line the left side of the composition and the brushstroke style resembles woodcut or linocut techniques. The color palette is monochrome, with black and white creating a strong graphic effect. The forms are defined by black shadows and white highlights, and dynamic lines suggest movement in the clouds above and direction along the road.
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Associated Artworks

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The image is a black and white depiction of Turner Falls. In the foreground, there is a river, and in the background, a central waterfall cascades down jagged rocks. The view does not show the horizon. The focus is on the waterfall and rocks, with bold, expressive strokes creating contrast between black ink and cream paper. The printmaking technique adds texture and depth through shadows and highlights. The monochrome palette emphasizes the natural beauty and ruggedness of the scene. Small figures can be seen in the lower corners, providing scale to the setting.

Turner Falls

R. Wendell Tomberlin

1941

Graphic Oklahoma 1942

Various Artists, Ira Eppler

1935

The image shows several individuals engaged in manual labor, dismantling or modifying a building structure. The view is slightly elevated, with the horizon not distinctly visible. The scene is framed by trees and architectural elements. The style features bold black lines and shapes on a light background, resembling a woodcut or linocut technique. The color palette is monochromatic. One figure is working with rubble and construction materials in the foreground, while more figures are working near steps leading up to the building. The background is minimally sketched. The composition highlights the human figures and their interaction with the built environment.

Tearing Down the Old Jail

William Harold Smith

1941

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lowr left, Underpass; lower right, William Harold Smith

Wikidata ID

Q76456037

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