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Man and Machinery

c. 1935-1940

Paul Raphael Meltsner

Associated Names

Paul Raphael Meltsner

Artist, American, born 1905

This is a drawing of industrial machinery and equipment. The composition features a large figure working on a mechanical component amidst various industrial elements like gears, cranks, and beams. The drawing emphasizes high contrasts of black and white, showcasing the textures and solid forms of the machinery and figure. The intricate details capture the robust and labor-intensive nature of industrial work.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

image: 315 x 250 mm
sheet: 370 x 283 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.3459

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, Man & Machinery; lower center, (another hand) COLLECTION - BROOKLYN MUSEUM; lower right, Paul R. Meltsner

Wikidata ID

Q76442697

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