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Kneading Rubber

1935

Edward R. Burroughs

Associated Names

Edward R. Burroughs

Artist, American, 1902 - 1983

This is a drawing of an industrial printing machine, showing intricate details of the machine's mechanical parts such as rollers, gears, and levers. The composition is busy, with the machine dominating the foreground. The drawing conveys a sense of movement as if the machine is actively operating. Dark shading and strong lines add strength and energy to the machinery. The details suggest an industrial setting, emphasizing manufacturing or production.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

Image: 240 x 195 mm
Sheet: 279 x 222 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.1127

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in pencil: lower left, "Kneading Rubber"; lower center, artist's proof; lower right, E.R. Burroughs - 1935; within the print: lower center, ER.B

Wikidata ID

Q76548663

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