Storage Tanks

1940

William Harold Smith

Associated Names
William Harold Smith

Artist, American, 1900 - 1982

Ira Eppler

Publisher, American, active 1930s - 1940s

The image displays angular and curved lines creating a composition of overlapping geometric shapes. The shapes suggest industrial elements such as large cylindrical forms resembling storage tanks, and linear structures resembling telephone poles and electrical lines. Additionally, there are architectural-like forms resembling rooftops or building parts, forming an abstract representation of an industrial landscape.
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The image shows several donkeys in a field surrounded by tall grass. The horizon is low, with a large sky above them. The sky features dark, sweeping clouds. The color palette is stark and high contrast. A small building is faintly visible in the distance to the right. The style resembles woodcut or linocut techniques, with bold lines and focus on form and contrast.

In Oklahoma

Eugene Kingman, Ira Eppler

1940

Graphic Oklahoma 1941 - Portfolio

Various Artists, Ira Eppler

1940

The image shows a landscape from an elevated point of view. The horizon line is in the upper part of the image with the sun glowing on the left side and partially covered by dark clouds. The artwork features bold brushstrokes or a woodcut style with sharp contrasts between light and dark areas. It uses dark tones for closer silhouettes transitioning to lighter shades in the distance. The color palette includes stark black and creamy white, creating a high-contrast visual impact that emphasizes depth within the landscape.

The Cimarron

Doel Reed, Ira Eppler

1940

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Wikidata ID

Q76554871

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