John Henry Building a Railroad

Fred Becker, John Henry Building a Railroad, 1936, wood engraving on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the Evander Childs High School, Bronx, New York through the General Services Administration, 1975.83.28
Copied Fred Becker, John Henry Building a Railroad, 1936, wood engraving on paper, 7 x 5 in. (17.8 x 12.7 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the Evander Childs High School, Bronx, New York through the General Services Administration, 1975.83.28

Artwork Details

Title
John Henry Building a Railroad
Artist
Date
1936
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
7 x 5 in. (17.8 x 12.7 cm)
Credit Line
Transfer from the Evander Childs High School, Bronx, New York through the General Services Administration
Mediums Description
wood engraving on paper
Classifications
Subjects
  • African American
  • Occupation — industry — railroad
  • New Deal — Works Progress Administration, Federal Art Project — New York City
  • Literature — character — John Henry
Object Number
1975.83.28
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1975.83.28