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Molten Metal

1929

Michael Joseph Gallagher

Associated Names

Michael Joseph Gallagher

Artist, American, 1895 - 1965

This is a drawing of an industrial scene involving molten metal. The image features a large industrial crucible surrounded by machinery and structures. The style is reminiscent of industrial or expressionist art, with bold lines and textures capturing the raw environment. Light spills from the molten metal, emphasizing the heat and dynamism of the process.

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Artwork overview

Medium

linocut in black
Credit Line

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

sheet (trimmed to block): 15 × 13.5 cm (5 7/8 × 5 5/16 in.)
Accession Number

2008.115.1985

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left support in graphite: Molten Metal; lower right support in graphite: M. J. Gallagher / K.M.G.

Wikidata ID

Q76548575

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