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Riveters

1929

Michael Joseph Gallagher

Associated Names

Michael Joseph Gallagher

Artist, American, 1895 - 1965

This is a drawing of a construction scene with workers on steel beams. The image is in a black and white style with strong lines and high contrast. Two figures are shown on industrial beams working with riveting equipment. The background shows scaffolding and construction in progress. Linear hatching and crosshatching techniques are used to create depth and texture. The composition focuses on geometric elements, highlighting an industrial theme.

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Artwork overview

Medium

linocut in black
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

image: 26.5 × 14 cm (10 7/16 × 5 1/2 in.)
sheet: 32 × 18 cm (12 5/8 × 7 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

2008.115.1984

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in block: MG; lower left in graphite: Riveters; lower right in graphite: M. J. Gallagher. / K.M.G.

Wikidata ID

Q76548573

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