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Filling Stations

1940

Alexander Oja

Associated Names

Alexander Oja

Artist, American, 1903 - 1976

Federal Art Project (Minnesota)

Publisher

The image shows an array of shapes and lines intersecting to create an abstract urban scene. Geometric figures like rectangles and trapezoids are present along with more organic shapes, suggesting buildings, cars, a filling station, and elements of a cityscape. Color and form are used to depict an abstract representation of city life.

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Artwork overview

Medium

color lithograph
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of the Print Research Foundation
Dimensions

Image: 425 x 340 mm
Sheet: 470 x 380 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.472

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In scripted pencil: lower left, "Filling Stations" 1 of 25; lower right, A Oja 40; stamped in ink: lower center, MINNESOTA WPA ART PROJECT

Wikidata ID

Q76440870

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