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Unloading Fish, 4 a.m.

1939

Anthony Velonis

Associated Names

Anthony Velonis

Artist, American, 1911 - 1997

This is a painting of an industrial dock scene with shipping crates and mechanical equipment. The artwork depicts activity at a dock, where crates are being moved among industrial structures. The color palette consists of earthy greens, blues, and browns. The composition is dynamic with angular forms and intersecting lines conveying movement. Geometric shapes and stylized figures are used, reminiscent of Diego Rivera's style.

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Artwork overview

Medium

screenprint
Credit Line

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

Sheet:469 x 363
Paper:471 x 365
Image:381 x 325
Accession Number

2008.115.4847

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In ink on border: lower left, Unloading Fish; In ink: lower righton border, Anthony Velonis '39.

Wikidata ID

Q76552149

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