Middle America

1941

Helen West Heller

Associated Names
Helen West Heller

Artist, American, 1872 - 1955

This is a drawing of a figure carrying a large burden in a stylized environment. The image is rendered in a woodcut style, characterized by bold, black lines and contrasting areas of light and dark. The main subject is a figure who appears to be bearing a heavy load on their back, supported by a walking staff. The background includes suggestions of architecture and nature, with abstract shapes that resemble buildings and a cactus. The ground is filled with patterns that could be cobblestones or natural textures. Below the figure, additional elements like a skull, bones, and a patterned pot can be seen. The style of the drawing evokes the prints of artists such as Frans Masereel or Lynd Ward, who often used similar techniques.
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Inscriptions

Inscribed: Within the print: lower left, HWH '41; in pencil: lower left, Middle America; lower right, Helen West Heller; bottom margin, center, 1st state / block the property of N.Y.C. Federal Art Project

Wikidata ID

Q76454358

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