Sawdust Burner

1927

Thomas Schofield Handforth

Associated Names
Thomas Schofield Handforth

Artist, American, 1897 - 1948

The image shows a factory setting depicted in a detailed, linear drawing style. It is viewed from a ground-level perspective, showing various industrial structures. Closest to the viewer, there are several people in dark silhouettes moving around the base of a wooden scaffolding-like structure leading to a large cylinder-shaped building. The surrounding area is detailed in lighter colors, while the central structure has darker shading. In the background, there are smaller rustic buildings with slanted roofs, surrounded by lush trees. Tall trees on the horizon frame the industrial scene, with smoke stacks emitting smoke into the clear sky. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black, grey, and brown to enhance textures and details, giving the image a historical visual impact.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Oregon Art Institute; (Childs Gallery, Boston, MA); Dave and Reba Williams, Greenwich, CT, July 1990; gift to NGA, December 2008

Associated Names

Inscriptions

Inscribed: 11/50 Sawdust Burner in pencil (by unknown hand), lower left corner, margin; signed: Thomas Handforth in pencil, lower right corner

Wikidata ID

Q76455432

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