Drill and Shovel (Russian Subway)

c. 1933-1935

Albert Abramovitz

Associated Names
Albert Abramovitz

Artist, American, born Russia, 1879 - 1963

This is a drawing of two miners working within a confined space. The image features intricate black and white line work illustrating two figures, one operating a drill while kneeling and the other in a bent position using a shovel. Both figures are surrounded by debris or ore, indicating the mining activity. The dynamic use of shadows and detailed patterns in the figures' clothing and the rocky background enhance the sense of hard labor and a focused environment, typical of industrial scenes. The composition effectively conveys a mood of industriousness and toil within an underground setting.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mary Ryan Gallery, New York, 1 June 1986; Dave H. and Reba W. Williams, Greenwich, CT; gift to the NGA, 2008.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, Drill and Shovel; lower right, Abramovitz 16; in the block: lower right, AA monogram.

Wikidata ID

Q76549784

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