Excavation

1938

Mary E. Raffle

Associated Names
Mary E. Raffle

Artist, American, active 20th century

Will Barnet

Printer, American, 1911 - 2012

This is a drawing of a construction site. The drawing depicts a barren landscape with industrial structures and equipment. There is a crane extending diagonally across the scene with a clamshell bucket hanging from it. In the foreground, sturdy wooden beams hint at a framework being constructed. The background shows part of a fence leading to an archway, a scaffolding-like structure, and rocky terrain. The monochrome shading gives a dramatic feel to the scene, highlighting the contrast between machinery and natural elements.
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In pencil: lower left, Excavation; lower right Mary E. Raffle.

Wikidata ID

Q76454871

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