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Coney Island

c. 1940

Harry Shokler

Associated Names

Harry Shokler

Artist, American, 1896 - 1978

The image depicts an amusement park scene with various rides and attractions, including a Ferris wheel with colorful gondolas. Brushstrokes convey movement and energy, and the color palette is vibrant and varied. People are shown interacting with the park, and a rollercoaster track can be seen. The background features more rides and a dramatic, swirling sky.

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Artwork overview

Medium

color screenprint
Credit Line

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

Image:317 x 406mm
Sheet:390 x 482mm
Accession Number

2008.115.4406

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

2013

Lengwiler, Guido. A History of Screen Printing. Cincinnati, 2013: 419, repro.

Inscriptions

In ink: lower left (within print), Harry Shokler

Wikidata ID

Q76551925

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