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Texas Oil Fire

1939

Herman Cherry

Associated Names

Herman Cherry

Artist, American, 1909 - 1992

The image shows a landscape with an industrial structure against a dark sky. The horizon includes large block-like buildings and a network of pipes or scaffolding. The sky has swirling dark grey and black patterns. In the foreground, there are railroad tracks with sparse vegetation and an upright pole. The color palette is black and grey, creating a dramatic and monochromatic scene.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

Image: 300 x 420 mm
Sheet: 355 x 508 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.1226

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Texas Oil Fire; lower right: Cherry - 39; lower left in the print: Herman J. Cherry

Wikidata ID

Q76455527

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