W.P.A. Workers

c. 1935-1943

Abraham Jacobs

Associated Names
Abraham Jacobs

Artist, American, born Poland, born 1904

This is a drawing of several figures engaged in laborious activity. The illustration depicts four figures clad in heavy clothing, bent over and focused on their tasks. Three of the figures are captured in the midst of exertion, their postures indicating physical demand. The central figure is prominently aligned with a wheelbarrow. The scene conveys a sense of movement and effort, highlighting tension and weight. The textures and shading are created through detailed cross-hatching, giving depth and structure to the figures and suggesting a gritty atmosphere.
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Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, W.P.A. Workers; lower right, Abraham Jacobs; lower left, in plate, A(J) monogram?; upper left,

Wikidata ID

Q76442126

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