John Henry’s Hand

Fred Becker, John Henry's Hand, 1935, wood engraving, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from D.C. Public Library, 1967.72.30
Copied Fred Becker, John Henry's Hand, 1935, wood engraving, image: 6 1⁄8 x 4 5⁄8 in. (15.4 x 11.6 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from D.C. Public Library, 1967.72.30

Artwork Details

Title
John Henry’s Hand
Artist
Date
1935
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
image: 6 1⁄8 x 4 5⁄8 in. (15.4 x 11.6 cm)
Credit Line
Transfer from D.C. Public Library
Mediums Description
wood engraving
Classifications
Subjects
  • Object — foliage — cotton
  • Literature — character — John Henry
  • Figure — fragment — eye
  • State of being — phenomenon — surreal
  • Architecture — industry — railroad yard
  • African American
  • New Deal — Works Progress Administration, Federal Art Project — New York City
  • Figure male — fragment — hand
Object Number
1967.72.30
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1967.72.30