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Old South

c. 1930

Gregory Orloff

Associated Names

Gregory Orloff

Artist, American, born Ukraine, 1890 - 1981

This is a drawing of an industrial scene. The image shows a person handling machinery, pushing or maneuvering a large object into a processing area. The background features a building with tall columns and a chimney emitting smoke. The drawing is rendered in a monochrome palette, with sharp contrasts between light and shadows. Cross-hatching adds texture to the objects and atmosphere depicted, creating a sense of labor and industrialization.

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Artwork overview

Medium

wood engraving
Credit Line

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

block: 102 x 115 mm
sheet: 312 x 239 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.3800

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: "Old South" in pencil, lower left corner
Signed: "Gregory Orloff" in pencil, lower right corner

Wikidata ID

Q76456077

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