WPA era Oil Painting, Construction Site
WPA era social realist oil painting depicting several male laborers at a construction site, with semi-abstract, modernist city-like structures visible in the background. Unsigned. Traces of an old label, visible en verso of board (no lettering is visible). Housed in a burnished molded frame with gilt rabbet edge. Sight: 21 1/2" H x 29 1/4" W. Framed: 29" H x 35 1/2" W.
Condition Report: Overall very good condition; canvas laid on board. 24 1/2" horizontal distortion across center of painting appears to be part of the natural wood grain of the board. Frame with minor abrasions.
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WPA era social realist oil painting depicting several male laborers at a construction site, with semi-abstract, modernist city-like structures visible in the background. Unsigned. Traces of an old label, visible en verso of board (no lettering is visible). Housed in a burnished molded frame with gilt rabbet edge. Sight: 21 1/2" H x 29 1/4" W. Framed: 29" H x 35 1/2" W.
Condition Report: Overall very good condition; canvas laid on board. 24 1/2" horizontal distortion across center of painting appears to be part of the natural wood grain of the board. Frame with minor abrasions.