Industry

1935

Irene Kissel

Associated Names
Irene Kissel

Artist, American, 1904 - 1982

The image shows an industrial scene with various structural elements seen from above. Large bridges dominate the upper portion, stretching across the landscape and connecting to solid supports. The detailed line work and cross-hatching create a textured look for the industrial structures, water, and rail lines. The monochromatic color palette uses blacks and shades of gray for a dramatic effect. Nearby, a river or waterway is bordered by embankments and industrial buildings, with cranes and other structures visible beyond.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Fusco & Four Associates, Brighton, MA); Dave and Reba Williams, Greenwich, CT, July 1994; gift to NGA, December 2008

Associated Names

Inscriptions

Industry in pencil, lower left corner; signed: I. Kissel in pencil, lower right corner

Wikidata ID

Q76548949

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