Lumber Car

c. 1938

Paul Weller

Associated Names
Paul Weller

Artist, American, 1912 - 2000

This is a drawing of figures resting on top of a freight car loaded with logs. The image depicts a group of figures in repose atop a wooden freight car which carries large logs. The setting appears industrial, with the freight car suggesting a rail yard or a timber transport area. The composition and use of lines convey the texture of the wooden surface and the grain of the logs with precision. The drawing emphasizes strong contrasts with its black and white palette, capturing shadows and the ambiance of dim lighting. The geometric shapes, such as the hatch lines on the logs and reflections, add dynamic energy to the image, while the figures are at rest, creating a juxtaposition between stillness and implied movement.
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Inscriptions

In pencil: lower left, Lumber Car; lower right, Paul Weller.In the print in pencil: lower left, P. Weller.

Wikidata ID

Q76443035

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