Birth of John Henry

Fred Becker, Birth of John Henry, ca. 1935, wood engraving on paper, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the Evander Childs High School, Bronx, New York through the General Services Administration, 1975.83.26
Copied Fred Becker, Birth of John Henry, ca. 1935, wood engraving on paper, 7 x 5 5⁄8 in. (17.8 x 14.3 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the Evander Childs High School, Bronx, New York through the General Services Administration, 1975.83.26

Artwork Details

Title
Birth of John Henry
Artist
Date
ca. 1935
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
7 x 5 5⁄8 in. (17.8 x 14.3 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
  • Literature — character — John Henry
  • New Deal — Works Progress Administration, Federal Art Project — New York City
  • Portrait male — Henry, John
  • Travel — water — boat
  • African American
Object Number
1975.83.26
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1975.83.26