Excavation

1929

Harry Sternberg

Associated Names
Harry Sternberg

Artist, American, 1904 - 2001

This is a drawing of an industrial construction site where workers are busy with various tasks. The scene features construction workers hammering beams, lifting materials, and coordinating large industrial tools. The drawing captures the energy and movement of the site through intricate line work. The workers are depicted in dynamic poses, showcasing the physical labor and intensity of the environment. The setting is filled with wooden beams, metal structures, and tools, indicating a large-scale construction project. Shadows and textures are used to add depth and detail to the drawing.
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Bibliography

1975

  • Moore, James C. Harry Sternberg: A Catalog Raisonné of His Graphic Work. Wichita, Kansas: Ulrich Museum of Art, 1975, no. 52.

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: Sternberg / July 1929; lower left in graphite: Excavation; lower center in graphite: 40 proofs; lower right in graphite: H Sternberg

Wikidata ID

Q76552041

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