Coal Breaker

1937-1938

Michael Joseph Gallagher

Associated Names
Michael Joseph Gallagher

Artist, American, 1895 - 1965

Federal Art Project (Pennsylvania)

Publisher

The image shows a street view of a large industrial building dominating the scene. The horizon is low with the building's base meeting the ground. The style features detailed, cross-hatched strokes for texture and shadow. The color palette is monochromatic. Workers in coal mining attire walk along a fenced path close to us, while in the distance, a towering structure with angular roofs stands out against the sky. The sky appears filled with smoke or clouds.
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lower left support in graphite: Coal Breaker; lower right support in graphite: Michael J. Gallagher; verso support in graphite: M. Gallagher, 21/9 Brandywine, Phila

Wikidata ID

Q76548569

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