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Coal Haulers

1938

Bernice Berkman-Hunter

Associated Names

Bernece Berkman-Hunter

Artist, American, 1910 - 1988

The image features angular, curved, and flowing lines that intertwine to create an intricate scene. A dominant shape resembling a large truck or construction vehicle with circular wheels and a tilted, rectangular loading bed is surrounded by dynamic, human-like forms suggestive of figures engaged in labor. The backdrop includes shaded areas and structures resembling buildings, adding depth to the composition.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

image: 236 x 323 mm
sheet: 294 x 406 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.862

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

In pencil: lower left, Coal Haulers; lower center, 13/25; lower right margin, #1581; signed: lower right, Bernece Berkman- '38

Wikidata ID

Q76456789

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