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Domestic Life - 3800 Level - Empire Mine

1935

Ray Boynton

Associated Names

Ray Boynton

Artist, American, 1883 - 1951

A donkey is situated in a mine surrounded by mining equipment, including a cart on the left and various tools on the ground. The image is in grayscale, showcasing different shades and shadows. The donkey is positioned to the right, facing towards a brighter area on the far right, with mining carts and supplies grouped near the left side. The perspective appears to be from within the mine looking toward the exit.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

image: 302 x 370 mm
sheet: 364 x 446 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.1020

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: in pencil, lower left, Domestic Life - 3800 level - Empire Mine; lower right, Ray Boynton 1935

Wikidata ID

Q76456248

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