No. 1 - Packingtown Series

1939

Charlotte Rothstein

Associated Names
Charlotte Rothstein

Artist, American, born 1912

This is a drawing of the interior of a slaughterhouse or meat-packing facility. The artwork shows large animal carcasses hanging from hooks and chains. The carcasses dominate the composition, with additional equipment or parts of the facility in the background. The overall tone of the piece is gritty and industrial, showcasing the stark reality of the meat-packing process.
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Inscribed: "NO.1-PACKINGTOWN SERIES" in pencil, lower left corner; Signed: "C. Rothstein '39" in pencil, lower right corner

Wikidata ID

Q76456790