Arcadia

1941

Loraine Elizabeth Moore

Associated Names
Loraine Elizabeth Moore
Artist, American, 1911 - 1988
The image is a print of a narrow, winding street lined with small buildings. The perspective shows an overhead view of a settlement. Darkly shaded hills are visible at the edge of the sky, with a tall telephone pole in the foreground leading the eye into the composition. Rustic buildings with simple designs and deeply shaded roofs are arranged along the street. The bold and sharp brushstrokes create contrast between black and white, and the color palette is monochromatic, emphasizing form and line.
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Associated Artworks

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The image is a black and white depiction of Turner Falls. In the foreground, there is a river, and in the background, a central waterfall cascades down jagged rocks. The view does not show the horizon. The focus is on the waterfall and rocks, with bold, expressive strokes creating contrast between black ink and cream paper. The printmaking technique adds texture and depth through shadows and highlights. The monochrome palette emphasizes the natural beauty and ruggedness of the scene. Small figures can be seen in the lower corners, providing scale to the setting.

Turner Falls

R. Wendell Tomberlin
1941

Graphic Oklahoma 1942

Various Artists, Ira Eppler
1935
The image shows several individuals engaged in manual labor, dismantling or modifying a building structure. The view is slightly elevated, with the horizon not distinctly visible. The scene is framed by trees and architectural elements. The style features bold black lines and shapes on a light background, resembling a woodcut or linocut technique. The color palette is monochromatic. One figure is working with rubble and construction materials in the foreground, while more figures are working near steps leading up to the building. The background is minimally sketched. The composition highlights the human figures and their interaction with the built environment.

Tearing Down the Old Jail

William Harold Smith
1941

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, Arcadia; lower right, Loraine Moore.

Wikidata ID

Q76456053

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