Dunkerque

Amerikanische Grafik 1917–1929, early 1920s

The image shows a tall clock tower in an urban setting. The tower dominates the composition, with buildings and a bustling street in the foreground. Architectural details are visible, including shops with signs that read "TABAC" and partial letters over an entrance. Loose and fluid brushstrokes create a sense of movement. The color palette is muted with browns, beiges, and greys, accented by occasional touches of blue and red. The sky above appears overcast with soft brushwork indicating a cloudy day.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1917–1929
Date
early 1920s
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor, black chalk and graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
41.28 × 27.31 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a tall clock tower in an urban setting. The tower dominates the composition, with buildings and a bustling street in the foreground. Architectural details are visible, including shops with signs that read "TABAC" and partial letters over an entrance. Loose and fluid brushstrokes create a sense of movement. The color palette is muted with browns, beiges, and greys, accented by occasional touches of blue and red. The sky above appears overcast with soft brushwork indicating a cloudy day.

Amerikanische Grafik 1917–1929