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The Propeller

Edward Arthur Wilson

Associated Names

Edward Arthur Wilson

Artist, American, born Scotland, 1886 - 1970

This is an image of two workers using grinding tools on large, curved pieces of metal in an industrial setting. The background shows complex structures, such as cranes and scaffolding. The illustration emphasizes physical labor and the detailed process of industrial work with dynamic lines and strong shading.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

Image: 228 x 326 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.5078

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

In pencil: lower right, ----Wilson

Wikidata ID

Q76552279

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