Grain King

1940

Alexander Oja

Associated Names
Alexander Oja

Artist, American, 1903 - 1976

The image shows an urban industrial scene from a slightly elevated perspective. It depicts a collection of buildings and structures under a clouded sky. The brushstrokes are stylized and slightly abstract, visible in the architectural details. The color palette consists of muted earth tones with shades of green, brown, and beige dominating, complemented by deeper hues of burgundy and ochre. Various buildings are clustered together, with some featuring slanted roofs. Smoke billows from a chimney, indicating industrial activity. In the sky, there are elongated cloud forms.
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Inscribed: In scripted pencil: lower left, 1 of 25; lower center, "Grain King"; lower right, A. Oja 40; stamped in ink: lower left, MINNESOTA WPA ART PROJECT; verso, center: MINNESOTA ART PROJECT / photo no. 777.

Wikidata ID

Q76440872

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