The Liberator

c. 1930

Leslie Henderson

Associated Names
Leslie Henderson

Artist, American, 1895 - 1988

This drawing shows an oversized hand lifting a nude figure from machinery. The image shows a surreal scene where a large, human-like hand grasps a smaller human figure pulling it away from gears, wheels, and mechanical parts. The setting is industrial with cogwheels and mechanical elements below. The larger hand comes from the right side, suggesting intervention or liberation for the small figure from the machinery. The contrast between organic human shapes and rigid machines creates a dramatic juxtaposition. The title "The Liberator" hints at a theme of rescue or freedom from industrial constraints.
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Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, THE LIBERATOR; lower right, Leslie Henderson, imp.; lower right, (below signature), MEZZOTINT.

Wikidata ID

Q76457319

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