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Bundling Tobacco, 1941 (oil on canvas laid down on masonite)
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Bundling Tobacco, 1941 (oil on canvas laid down on masonite)
985204 Bundling Tobacco, 1941 (oil on canvas laid down on masonite) by Curry, John Steuart (1897-1946); 76.2x98.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bundling Tobacco. John Steuart Curry (1897-1946). Oil on canvas laid down on masonite. Signed and dated 1941. 76.2 x 98.5cm.); Photo © Christies Images
Media ID 25170554
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1940s 1941 Agricultural Building Agricultural Occupation Agricultural Worker American Artist American Painting Arrangement Artist American Background People Barn Bundle Bystander Crop Crops Curry Faggot Farm Building Farm Worker Farmworker Harvest Harvester Harvesting Headscarf Laid Down Leafed Leafy Livelihood Plant Part Process Smoking Requisite Stable Terrace Tobacco Veranda Vocation Woman Alone Working Life Bundling Headwear Interior Decoration Occupation
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Bundling Tobacco, 1941
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is a captivating oil painting by American artist John Steuart Curry. The artwork depicts a scene from the mid-20th century on a farm, where workers are engaged in the laborious process of bundling tobacco leaves. In this richly detailed composition, Curry skillfully captures the essence of agricultural life during that era. A group of men and women can be seen working together to arrange and tie up bundles of tobacco leaves, their clothes covered in dust and sweat as they diligently carry out their tasks. The smoke rising from one worker's cigarette adds an atmospheric touch to the scene. The central figure is a woman standing alone on a veranda, her headscarf tied securely around her head as she focuses on her work. Her posture exudes strength and determination, reflecting the resilience required for such demanding manual labor. Curry's masterful use of color and brushwork brings depth and texture to each element within the painting - from the leafy plants themselves to the weathered wooden furniture surrounding them. "Bundling Tobacco" serves as both an homage to hardworking individuals who dedicated their lives to farming and an exploration of America's agricultural heritage. It invites viewers into a world where time seems suspended, allowing us to appreciate not only the physical effort involved but also the beauty found within everyday rural scenes. This print offers art enthusiasts an opportunity to own a piece that encapsulates Curry's unique style while celebrating America's farming traditions.
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