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Washington, DC 20565

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Through September 5
Exhibitions & Events
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Celebrating American art and artists
Art & Artists
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Artists Reimagining the Collection
Meet the 50 makers selected from more than 1,600 submissions

Reforestation (center panel)

1935

Helen West Heller

Associated Names

Helen West Heller

Artist, American, 1872 - 1955

This is a drawing of three figures engaged in laborious activities. The image features three human-like forms, stylized with a cubist influence, bent over with tools in hand. The composition is highly graphic with bold, high contrast lines in black and white. Each figure is defined by sharp angles and geometric shapes. The background features sweeping lines and patterned textures.

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Artwork overview

Medium

woodcut
Credit Line

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

280 x 242 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.2449.2

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Within the block: lower left, HWH (monogram); in pencil: lower left, Reforestation; lower right, Helen West Heller 1935; bottom left, #49

Wikidata ID

Q76456674

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