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, 75 in. (17.812.7 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
75 in. (17.812.7 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
Keywords
  • 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