Slaughter House

1938

Bernard P. Schardt

Associated Names
Bernard P. Schardt

Artist, American, 1904 - 1979

This is a drawing of interior work in a slaughterhouse with animal carcasses. The image depicts a scene inside a slaughterhouse where several figures in protective clothing are handling carcasses hanging from hooks. The composition uses bold lines and contrasting shades to create a sense of movement and focus attention on the detailed depiction of the subjects. The setting looks industrial, with various equipment and hanging chains indicating a functional work environment. The artistic technique captures the gritty and intense nature of a slaughterhouse operation, with a strong emphasis on texture and form.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    wood engraving on wove Basingwerk Parchment paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Bob Stana and Tom Judy

  • Dimensions

    image: 19.6 × 25 cm (7 11/16 × 9 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 28.5 × 38.2 cm (11 1/4 × 15 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2022.173.47


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Annex Galleries, Santa Rosa, California; to Robert Stana and Thomas Judy, Washington, D.C., 1988; gift to NGA, 2022.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"Bernard P. Schardt." lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. "Slaughter House" lower center margin, graphite, artist's hand.


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