Cranes

c. 1936-1939

Harry Francis Mack

Associated Names
Harry Francis Mack

Artist, American, born 1907

It is a drawing of a construction scene with cranes and buildings. The image includes a construction site with cranes and city buildings. In the foreground, there are two figures operating machinery. The background shows tall building silhouettes against a textured sky, with a spire adding vertical emphasis. The artwork skillfully uses tonal contrasts and strong lines to convey the energy of urban development. The presence of the crane and figures suggests themes of industrial progress and toil.
This object’s media is not available for download. Contact us about image usage.

Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: Stamped in black ink: FEDERAL ART PROJECT/NYC WPA.In pencil: lower center, CRANES; lower right, Mack.

Wikidata ID

Q76457385

You may be interested in

Loading Results