John Henry Building a Railroad

Fred Becker, John Henry Building a Railroad, 1935, wood engraving, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from D.C. Public Library, 1967.72.21
Copied Fred Becker, John Henry Building a Railroad, 1935, wood engraving, image: 6 1⁄8 x 4 in. (15.4 x 10.2 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from D.C. Public Library, 1967.72.21

Artwork Details

Title
John Henry Building a Railroad
Artist
Date
1935
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
image: 6 1⁄8 x 4 in. (15.4 x 10.2 cm)
Credit Line
Transfer from D.C. Public Library
Mediums Description
wood engraving
Classifications
Subjects
  • Architecture Exterior — industry — railroad yard
  • New Deal — Works Progress Administration, Federal Art Project — New York City
  • Occupation — industry — railroad
  • Figure male — full length
  • African American
  • Object — tool — hammer
  • Literature — character — John Henry
Object Number
1967.72.21
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1967.72.21