Reproduction of original Mathias Alten Sketbook.

Sketches of Carpenters at Work (Detail)

Identifier
2015.120.3
Date Created
circa 1920
Work Medium
Reproduction of Original Graphite on Paper
Dimensions
8" x 11"
Historical Context
This is a detail from a sketchbook of Mathias Alten that was a series of studies, possibly drawn in preparation for a cover illustration Alten created for "The Commonwealth Magazine" in 1921 representing the furniture industry in Grand Rapids.

Description
Reproduction of original Mathias Alten Sketbook. Image is of men doing various wood working tasks.
Credit
Gift of Gloria Alten Gregory