Created:
Movement:
1904
Realism
key Notes:
Industrial labor, architectural construction
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Dimensions:
Image/plate: 9.4 × 23.6 cm (3 3/4 × 9 5/16 in.); Sheet: 10.2 × 24.2 cm (4 1/16 × 9 9/16 in.)
medium:
Etching in black on cream wove paper
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:

"The Builders" by Donald Shaw MacLaughlan is an etching that reflects the artist's interest in architectural subjects and the industrial landscape, a common theme in his work. MacLaughlan, known for his etching skills, often depicted scenes that highlighted the interplay between human activity and structural forms, capturing the essence of early 20th-century urban development.

Description of the work:

"The Builders" by Donald Shaw MacLaughlan is an etching that depicts a dynamic scene of construction workers engaged in their labor, characterized by intricate line work and a strong sense of movement. The composition is marked by a detailed interplay of light and shadow, emphasizing the physicality and industrious nature of the figures against the backdrop of an emerging structure.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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The Builders