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Ice and Coal Factory

1937

Helen Louise Beccard

Associated Names

Helen Louise Beccard

Artist, American, 1903 - 1994

The image shows an industrial scene with an ice and coal factory. Viewers see factory buildings with defined rooflines and structures in dark tones. Mountains are visible in the background, contrasting with the man-made structures. The sky features swirling clouds, adding dynamism to the composition. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of gray to create depth and contrast the industrial environment with the natural landscape.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

image: 278 x 350 mm
sheet: 374 x 503 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.810

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

"ICE AND COAL FACTORY" in pencil, lower left; 1/14 in pencil, lower left; signed: "HELEN LOUISE BECCARD 1937" in pencil, lower right

Wikidata ID

Q76455971

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