Norman H. Kamps

American, 1896 - 1969

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This is a drawing depicting a group of individuals engaged in a procession. In the foreground, an ox-drawn cart is heavily laden. In the sky, three angelic figures hover amidst stylized clouds and rays of light. The composition uses strong black lines to contrast heavenly elements with the terrestrial journey below. Various abstract lines in the background may suggest movement, along with cactus plants indicating a desert landscape.
Norman H. Kamps, Adelante, Adelante--Siempre!, 1928, wood engraving, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.2762

Adelante, Adelante--Siempre!

Norman H. Kamps · 1928 · wood engraving ·  Accession ID  2008.115.2762

The image depicts a busy market scene from a slightly elevated point of view. The composition includes a cluttered arrangement of rooftops and trees filling the upper part of the scene. In the distance, a church with a cross-topped dome and tall, leafy trees stand out against the sky. The artwork features a monochromatic palette with stark black and white contrasts created through textured line work. Several shadowy figures are shown in close-up, including a man on horseback and others carrying goods. They are depicted with bold silhouettes against a backdrop of market stalls filled with various items. The image captures the dynamic activity of the market and plays with light and shadow.
Norman H. Kamps, Mercado de San Juan, 1928, wood engraving, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.2763

Mercado de San Juan

Norman H. Kamps · 1928 · wood engraving ·  Accession ID  2008.115.2763