Man with Drill

1931

Charles Turzak

Associated Names
Charles Turzak

Artist, American, 1899 - 1986

This is a painting of a construction scene with architectural and human elements. The artwork depicts a central figure operating a jackhammer, surrounded by skyscrapers and abstract forms in stark black and white contrast. The background buildings are depicted with wavy lines, tilted, and distorted. The scene conveys energy through powerful lines emanating from the figure and machine, suggesting vibrations and action. The style is reminiscent of Franz Kline, known for bold, abstract black-and-white compositions emphasizing strong contrast and dynamic forms.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

2020

  • American Modernism, National Gallery of Art, Washington, February 20–March 17, 2020 and June 18, 2021–March 2, 2022.

Inscriptions

In pencil, lower left, Man With Drill; lower center, 32/50; in pencil, lower right, C. Turzak

Wikidata ID

Q76552126

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