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: 6 184 58 in. (15.411.6 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: 6 184 58 in. (15.411.6 cm)
Credit Line
Transfer from D.C. Public Library
Mediums Description
wood engraving
Classifications
Keywords
  • African American
  • Architecture — industry — railroad yard
  • Figure — fragment — eye
  • State of being — phenomenon — surreal
  • Figure male — fragment — hand
  • New Deal — Works Progress Administration, Federal Art Project — New York City
  • Literature — character — John Henry
  • Object — foliage — cotton
Object Number
1967.72.30