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The Linetype

1951

William Sharp

Associated Names

William Sharp

Artist, American, 1900 - 1961

The image shows a man seated at an angle facing a large machine. He appears to be operating the machine, with various components visible. The man has short, neatly combed hair and wears formal attire. The background includes a window, suggesting an industrial setting with mechanical details. A small cabinet with drafting tools is visible nearby.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

image: 301 x 229 mm
paper: 406 x 305 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.4367

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, The Linetype (first print) William Sharp.

Wikidata ID

Q76548592

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