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Painter:
Grabach, John R. 1880/86-1981  Search this
Medium:
Oil on panel
Type:
Paintings
Date:
1937
Notes:
"John R. Grabach: Century Man," Youngstown, OH: Butler Institute of American Art, 2006, no. 21.
Summary:
A triptych depicting the construction of the Hoover Dam, with a wide center panel showing a panoramic view of the river valley and partially constructed dam, with bare-chested workers along the cliffs, some pulling on ropes attached a pulley, while others operate jackhammers. Flanking the center panel on the left is a slender panel showing two bare-chested workers carrying sledge hammers. Flanking the center panel on the right is a slender panel showing two bare-chested workers perched atop a girder.
Topic:
Landscape--River--Colorado River  Search this
Figure group--Male  Search this
Occupation--Industry--Construction  Search this
Architecture exterior--Industry--Waterwork  Search this
Control number:
IAP 8B260016
Data Source:
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_ari_406517