Copper Smelters

c. 1939

David Burke

Associated Names
David Burke

Artist, American

This is a drawing showing an industrial scene with large machinery. The image features massive mechanical structures, including a central cylindrical machine labeled "Copper Smelter." Bright smoke or steam is coming from the machine. A figure is present on the right side overseeing the operation. Steel beams, gears, and hooks provide structure and depth to the scene.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Mary Ryan Gallery, New York, NY); Dave H. and Reba W. Williams, Greenwich, CT, 1 May 1993; gift to the NGA, 2008.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

In pencil: lower center, Copper Smelters; lower left, signed: lower right, David Burke; lower left (on stone), D. Burke

Markings

stamped: NEW YORK CITY WPA ART PROJECT

Wikidata ID

Q76457200

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