Minnesota Hamlet

c. 1939

Henry Bukowski

Associated Names
Henry Bukowski

Artist, American, 1912 - 1979

The image features a rural village scene with multiple buildings and streets visible. The horizon is not distinct, as the buildings and trees extend to the edges of the image. In the center is a post office with a porch where people are engaged in activities. To the left are two-story buildings with wood paneling, and further back on a sloping hill, smaller homes are visible. On the right, trees provide a natural balance to the buildings. Railway tracks intersect the scene, with an "X" railroad crossing sign indicating a train route. The style includes detailed brushstrokes for texture on buildings and foliage. The color palette is monochromatic, using shaded contrasts to convey depth and detail, giving a classic, historical feel to the village.
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Inscriptions

Stamped: lower left, MINNESOTA WPA ART PROJECT; in pencil: lower center, Minnesota Hamlet; lower right, Henry Bukowski; upper left (verso), Minnesota Hamlet

Wikidata ID

Q76440682

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