Public Utilities

1932

Joe Jones

Associated Names
Joe Jones

Artist, American, 1909 - 1963

This is a drawing of an urban street scene with utility elements. The drawing depicts a street corner with various elements of urban infrastructure. In the foreground, there is a curved sidewalk with large square tiles and a manhole cover, next to a street curb. A fire hydrant is positioned on the edge of the sidewalk. The mid-ground includes a neatly arranged row of bushes or shrubs lining the sidewalk. There is a lamp post on another part of the sidewalk. At the back, there is a utility pole with a streetlamp attached, and mounted on the pole there is a signpost with the word "KENNET" written on it. Near the pole, a public mailbox labeled “POST DIST. A-110” is partially visible. There's also a stylized depiction of a vehicle with geometric and abstract interpretation, showing certain recognizable parts. The use of lines and shading creates a sense of depth and contrast, utilizing a monochrome style to convey the intricate details of a city environment.
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Inscribed: In pencil, lower left, 2/15; lower center, Public Utilities; signed: "Jones 1932 on stone, lower right corner; "Joseph Jones" in pencil, lower right corner

Wikidata ID

Q76457847

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