Scoop

1938

Harry Francis Mack

Associated Names
Harry Francis Mack

Artist, American, born 1907

This is a drawing of industrial machinery at work. The image features a large scoop attached to a crane or heavy equipment unloading materials into a truck below. The scoop appears filled with debris or raw materials being deposited into the truck. There is a sense of movement in the positioning of the scoop, indicating it is in the process of emptying its load. The composition conveys a robust industrial scene with strong lines and contrasts. The image captures the essence of early to mid-20th century industrial work, focusing on machinery and labor. The style is reminiscent of Works Progress Administration (WPA) era artwork that highlighted themes of labor and machinery.
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Inscriptions

Stamped in black ink: lower left, FEDERAL ART PROJECT/NYC WPA (in caps).In pencil: lower center, Scoop; lower right, Mack 20.

Wikidata ID

Q76442029

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