Untitled (Construction Worker)

c. 1940

Herschel Levit

Associated Names
Herschel Levit

Artist, American, 1912 - 1986

The image shows a man from the waist up, depicted in an upward-reaching pose with one arm raised and the other grasping a large metal hook. His facial features are prominent with a strong jawline, and he's wearing a cap, which shadows some of his facial details. The man's clothing consists of a buttoned shirt and trousers, likely made of a heavy fabric suitable for manual labor. The background is a dynamic illustration of a construction or industrial setting with large metal elements, ropes, and what appears to be a portion of a machine or crane, suggesting movement and a work environment. The textures and shading give a sense of strength and robustness to the scene.
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Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

In pencil: lower left, To Judge Harry E Kalodner; lower right, Herschl Levit

Wikidata ID

Q76551288

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