Untitled (Crosscut)

c. 1935-1940

Russell Theodore Limbach

Associated Names
Russell Theodore Limbach

Artist, American, 1904 - 1971

This is a drawing of two figures using a large saw on a tree trunk in an industrial setting. The image shows two figures standing in water, each holding an end of a large saw, working together to cut through a sizable tree trunk. The figures are wearing work clothes and hats, with coats draping over their arms and bodies. In the background, a steam-powered machine is visible, emitting smoke. The scene is rendered in black and white, emphasizing bold contrasts and shadows to highlight the texture of the water, figures, and landscape. The composition suggests a focus on labor and the industrial era, with a strong sense of movement captured by the swirling water and dynamic positioning of the figures.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Sragow Gallery (via Mann Williams Antiques), New York, NY); Dave H. and Reba W. Williams, Greenwich, CT, 27 May 1993; gift to the NGA, 2008.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

In pencil: lower right, Russell Limbach; Stamped in black ink: lower right, 01277

Wikidata ID

Q76457194

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