Gas Pump 1951

Karl Eugene Fortess's 1951 lithograph, "Gas Pump," portrays a scene of urban decay. The work depicts a dilapidated gas station in the foreground, with a lone pump standing amidst the debris. The image evokes a sense of post-war abandonment, with the ruins of buildings and the presence of a lone gas pump suggesting a forgotten era. This lithograph, with its detailed rendering and stark grayscale, exemplifies the artist's interest in capturing the changing landscape of the American city.