John Henry’s Funeral

Fred Becker, John Henry's Funeral, wood engraving on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the Evander Childs High School, Bronx, New York through the General Services Administration, 1975.83.29
Copied Fred Becker, John Henry's Funeral, wood engraving on paper, mount: 25 3⁄8 x 21 1⁄2 in. (64.5 x 54.6 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the Evander Childs High School, Bronx, New York through the General Services Administration, 1975.83.29

Artwork Details

Title
John Henry’s Funeral
Artist
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
mount: 25 3⁄8 x 21 1⁄2 in. (64.5 x 54.6 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
  • State of being — death
  • Figure group
  • Performing arts — music — band
  • Ceremony — funeral
  • Religion — angel
  • Literature — character — John Henry
Object Number
1975.83.29
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1975.83.29