Social Realism · 1937
Socketing (James Allen, 1937)
James Allen (1894–1964) made Socketing. It dates from 1937. It belongs to the Social Realism movement. It measures 29 × 37 cm.
- 1937
- 29 × 37 cm
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StatsSocketing, in brief
- Title
- Socketing
- Artist
- James Allen (1894–1964)
- Artist born in
- United States
- Date
- 1937
- Dimensions
- 29 × 37 cm
- Movement
- Social Realism
- Subject
- industrial labor, river construction, 1930s america”, “manual work”, “pipe installation”, “american realism”
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Questions on Socketing, answered
In what year was "Socketing" by James Allen created?
"Socketing" by James Allen was created in 1937.
How big is the original "Socketing"?
The original "Socketing" by James Allen measures 29 x 37 cm.
What subjects appear in "Socketing" by James Allen?
"Socketing" by James Allen depicts: industrial labor, river construction, 1930s america”, “manual work”, “pipe installation”, “american realism”, “workplace scene”.
Is "Socketing" free of copyright?
"Socketing" by James Allen is still protected by copyright. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.
Who created "Socketing"?
"Socketing" is attributed to James Allen.
What style does "Socketing" belong to?
The movement associated with "Socketing" by James Allen is Social Realism. This classification situates the work among related artists and artworks.
What stage of James Allen's development does "Socketing" represent?
Within James Allen's career, "Socketing" falls in the Early Modern. The phase helps compare it with the artist's other works.
How old was James Allen when creating "Socketing" in 1937?
James Allen made "Socketing" at the age of 43. The artist was born in 1894 and the work is dated 1937.
Why is the copyright status of "Socketing" what it is?
The copyright status of "Socketing" - still protected by copyright - follows from the artist's death in 1964.
About the artist, James Allen
1894–1964, United States
James Allen
James E. Allen: The Steelworker’s Vision James Edmund Allen, a name perhaps less familiar than many of his contemporaries in the American art scene of the early 20th century, nevertheless possessed a singular and profoundly moving vision. Born in rural Montana in 1894, Allen's life was shaped by hardship and resilience – experiences that would deeply inform his artistic output. His early years, marked by the sudden loss of his father and subsequent family struggles, instilled within him a profound appreciation for the dignity of labor and the quiet heroism of everyday people.
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