Workers

1939

Edward Landon

Associated Names
Edward Landon

Artist, American, 1911 - 1984

This is a painting of two figures engaged in physical labor. The image shows a stylized depiction of two workers, their bodies bent forward. The background includes an urban scene with abstract forms of buildings. The colors are bold and flat, with a palette of blue, brown, and yellow, outlined in black. This is in style of Diego Rivera, known for his mural work celebrating labor and the working class. The strong, broad brush strokes and earthy colors echo the dynamic forms and spirit of labor.
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Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1994

  • Wechsler, James. Edward Landon: Silkscreens. Mary Ryan Gallery, New York, 1994: 231.

Inscriptions

In pencil: lower left, Workers; lower center, Edition 20 1939; lower right, E. Landon; bottom left, Workers

Wikidata ID

Q76551259

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