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Bridge Worker No. 4

1935

Arthur George Murphy

Associated Names

Arthur George Murphy

Artist, American, 1906 - 1991

This is a drawing of an industrial scene with machinery and a muscular figure interacting with large components. The figure is depicted with thick, dynamic black strokes, and there are gears and mechanical parts in the background. The composition is detailed with swirling pencil lines for texture.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

Image: 340 x 250 mm
Sheet: 410 x 273 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.3651

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

In pen: lower left, Bridge Worker No. 4; lower right on verso, JMC 31 199-99; Signed in pen: lower right, Arthur G. Murphy

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