WPA Workmen

1931

Helen Ludwig

Associated Names
Helen Ludwig

Artist, American, born 1911

This is a drawing of workers engaged in constructing or repairing a sidewalk. The scene captures a group of laborers in the midst of their tasks. One individual is holding a tool resembling a shovel, while others are bent over, possibly using their hands or smaller tools. In the background, a car is parked near the work area, and the setting includes elements of an urban environment such as paved sidewalks and outlines of additional structures or streets. The style of the drawing emphasizes strong, defined lines, and a sense of movement and laborious activity is effectively conveyed through the workers' postures. This drawing is in the style of artists who capture urban and everyday themes with a focus on industrial or work-oriented scenes.
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Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pen/ink: lower left, "WPA workmen" (script)
In pen/ink: lower right, "1931 H. Ludwig"

Wikidata ID

Q76441971

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