People on a Bus

c. 1935-1943

Victor Thall

Associated Names
Victor Thall

Artist, American, 1902 - 1983

The image is a black-and-white illustration of a group of people seated closely together, likely on a bus. The figures are shown from the waist up, with various body positions suggesting the environment of public transport. Several people are seated on benches, while one person stands in the background. The individuals have distinct facial features and hairstyles, with some wearing hats. Their expressions vary, from neutral to fatigued or contemplative, with one person holding a newspaper. The individuals wear a variety of clothing, including dresses, jackets, and hats. A woman on the right is holding a baby, and she wears a necklace. Surrounding them is an assortment of patterned attire and accessories. The background indicates the interior structure of a bus, with minimal defining features like windows and rows of seating.
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Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, 14 (partially erased); People on a Bus; lower right, V. Thal G-5368-512 12; in the stone: upper right, Thall stamped in black ink: lower center; NEW YORK CITY WPA ART PROJECT (in caps).

Wikidata ID

Q76455387

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