Linesman

c. 1941

Margaret Hunt Lansing

Associated Names
Margaret Hunt Lansing

Artist, American, 1914 - 1997

The image shows a utility pole dominating the composition, positioned slightly off-center to the right. The horizon is low, obscured by tall grass and brush in the foreground. The utility pole intersects the horizon and extends into the sky. The brushstrokes are sketch-like, using dark lines for the pole and lighter strokes for the grass. The color palette is monochromatic, mostly gray shades. Line and shadow emphasize the pole's structure, while the grass adds texture against the sky.
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Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower lef, LINESMAN; lower right Margaret H. Lansing.
In the stone: lower left (between tufts of grass), M/LANSING

Wikidata ID

Q76549668

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