Receding Waters

1937

Hugh C. Miller

Associated Names
Hugh C. Miller

Artist, American, 1911 - 1988

This is a drawing of a landscape that includes a partially submerged structure and various debris. The image displays a scene where a large, dark structural element is pictured in the foreground, protruding from the ground. In the background, there are smaller, indistinct shapes suggesting detritus or natural formations, including a mound with a branch draped with a white cloth. The surface is rendered in shades of gray, creating a somber mood. The use of shading and texture adds depth to the setting.
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Inscriptions

In pencil: lower right, H. Miller; lower center, Receding Waters; lower left (stamped), FEDERAL ART PROJECT/NYC WPA; Mark on verso, 102-14

Wikidata ID

Q76440829

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