Oil Derrick

1949

Frederic James

Associated Names
Frederic James

Artist, American, 1915 - 1985

This is a drawing of an industrial scene. The image shows a large structure with beams, gears, and mechanical components. The drawing displays a play of light and shadow that emphasizes the elements depicted. The precise lines and shading highlight the mechanical details of the industrial subject matter.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Aaron Galleries, Chicago, IL); Dave H. and Reba W. Williams, Greenwich, CT, 29 December 1992; gift to the National Gallery of Art, 2008.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

Inscribed: Within the stone: ©, lower left corner; in pencil, lower right, 4/50; signed: Frederick James / © in pencil, lower left corner.

Wikidata ID

Q76456771

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