1958, James Hiram Malone, Stevedore -- National Gallery of Art (Washington)
From the museum label:
Stevedores work at docks, loading and unloading cargo from ships. Despite such physically taxing labor, these men were often underpaid, as the bare feet of this figure suggest. Even so, the joy and pride that come from hard work are evident. Set against bright blocks of color, the sharp angles of the figure's lower body create a swaying, dance-like effect.
James Hiram Malone painted this figure during his tour as the US Army Chief Illustrator in the Special Services Division. He likely observed Black stevedores while he was stationed in Charleston, South Carolina. The whimsical composition reflects the artist's long career as a graphic designer and cartoonist.
1958, James Hiram Malone, Stevedore -- National Gallery of Art (Washington)
From the museum label:
Stevedores work at docks, loading and unloading cargo from ships. Despite such physically taxing labor, these men were often underpaid, as the bare feet of this figure suggest. Even so, the joy and pride that come from hard work are evident. Set against bright blocks of color, the sharp angles of the figure's lower body create a swaying, dance-like effect.
James Hiram Malone painted this figure during his tour as the US Army Chief Illustrator in the Special Services Division. He likely observed Black stevedores while he was stationed in Charleston, South Carolina. The whimsical composition reflects the artist's long career as a graphic designer and cartoonist.