Across the Tracks

1941

Unknown

Associated Names
Unknown

Artist, (probably American)

The image shows an industrial scene from a ground-level perspective. Large cylindrical storage tanks dominate the horizon, along with various industrial structures such as a building, a train car, and telephone poles with wires. The style features bold black outlines and flat areas of black and white, emphasizing contrast between objects and surroundings. The color palette is monochromatic, primarily black and white, creating a high contrast effect. The dark silhouettes of buildings and the train car stand out against lighter spaces.
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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

Provenance

Reba and Dave Williams, Greenwich, CT; gift to NGA, 2008

Associated Names

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, Across the Tracks; lower right, Frances Adams

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