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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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

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Q76440870

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