Men Laying Underwater Pipes from a River Barge

Wood engraving on tissue-thin paper. This is a proof impression by the artist, possibly one used for reproduction one of the illustrated books, or graphic novels for which Ward is famous. Provenance: Bernard Brussel-Smith.  Thence by descent to his son Peter. Bernard Brussel-Smith, another famous American wood engraver of the 20th century must have known Lynd Ward.  It is unclear whether this was a gift from one colleague to another or a purchase. Grimy glue residue from prior hinges in the top corners, away from the image, and unobtrusive once matted.