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Roustabouts

c. 1939

Miriam McKinnie

Associated Names

Miriam McKinnie

Artist, American, 1906 - 1987

The image depicts a group of people raising a large flagpole. The scene shows figures straining at ropes with additional individuals assisting. In the background, there are faint silhouettes of buildings and a landform. The style features strong lines and shading created through detailed pencil strokes. The palette is monochromatic with shades of gray and black, enhancing the contrast between light and shadow. The background shows a cloudy sky.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

Image: 320 x 240 mm
Sheet: 407 x 330 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.3423

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, Roustabouts; lower right, M. McKinnie

Wikidata ID

Q76551411

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