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Coal Heavers

c. 1935

James E. Allen

Associated Names

James E. Allen

Artist, American, 1894 - 1964

This is an image showing three figures working in front of a furnace. The drawing depicts three individuals in a steelworking or industrial setting, illuminated by light from the furnace. They are shown with tools and appear to be engaged in their work. The drawing emphasizes contrast between shadow and light, with strong lines and dynamic composition. Textural details are highlighted through cross-hatching and meticulous rendering.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching in black
Credit Line

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

plate: 30.1 × 25 cm (11 7/8 × 9 13/16 in.)
sheet: 38.5 × 32.5 cm (15 3/16 × 12 13/16 in.)
Accession Number

2008.115.642
Catalogue Raisonné

Ryan 1984, no. 65

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Reba and Dave Williams, Greenwich, Connecticut; acquired 2008 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Dave H. and Reba W. Williams

Bibliography

1984

Ryan, Mary. James E. Allen. New York: Mary Ryan Gallery, 1984, p. 24, no. 65.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: James E. Allen; lower left edge in graphite: Coal Heavers

Wikidata ID

Q76549830

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