Gan Kolski

American, 1899 - 1932

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The image depicts an urban construction site with workers in action. A trench with pipes or rolled textiles is visible, along with a bridge structure adorned with diamond-shaped patterns. In the background, skyscrapers of various heights are present. Bold and graphic lines emphasize the industrial and architectural elements. The color palette is black and white, creating a stark contrast. Clouds soften the sharp lines of the buildings. The horizon is obscured by structures, suggesting a crowded cityscape.
Gan Kolski, Metropolis, c. 1932, linocut, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.2912

Metropolis

Gan Kolski · c. 1932 · linocut ·  Accession ID  2008.115.2912
The image shows a landscape viewed through an arched structure. The scene is depicted in a printmaking style, potentially using a linocut or woodcut technique. The horizon is in the center of the arch, featuring tall rock formations that reach into the sky. The marks are bold and expressive, highlighting the texture of the rocks and clouds. The color scheme is monochromatic, mainly black and white, emphasizing contrast. Close to us, there is an arch outline with a hat-like object in the lower right corner. In the distance, light and shadow on the rocks and clouds add to the dramatic effect.
Gan Kolski, Bridge, c. 1930, linocut, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.2913

Bridge

Gan Kolski · c. 1930 · linocut ·  Accession ID  2008.115.2913
This is a drawing of a surreal, fantastical scene with abstract elements. There are two figures sitting closely together under an archway, which frames a surreal landscape in the background. The scene is filled with swirling forms resembling clouds or puffs of smoke, floating around the figures and in the background. Behind them, there are towering rock formations or abstract monolith-like structures. To the right, a small boat with a person is navigating a narrow waterway. The use of contrasting light and shadow gives the scene a dramatic and mysterious atmosphere.
Gan Kolski, Untitled (Bridge with Sailor and Woman), c. 1930, linocut, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.2914

Untitled (Bridge with Sailor and Woman)

Gan Kolski · c. 1930 · linocut ·  Accession ID  2008.115.2914
The image displays elevated train tracks forming curved lines and angles, creating an abstract depiction of urban infrastructure. The lines converge and diverge throughout the composition, leading the viewer's eye. A train travels along the tracks, passing geometric buildings in the background. Light and shadow play off the structures, adding depth to the cityscape.
Gan Kolski, The "L", 1929, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.2910

The "L"

Gan Kolski · 1929 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.2910
The image shows a bridge stretching diagonally across the scene from top right to left. The bridge's structure is highlighted with strong lines against the sky, featuring geometric patterns formed by the support beams underneath. Tall buildings rise dramatically beneath the bridge to the left. A boat emitting smoke moves through the water in the foreground. The image is black and white, emphasizing architectural forms and shadows in a dramatic urban setting.
Gan Kolski, Tugboat, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.2911

Tugboat

Gan Kolski · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.2911