New York, 1931

Childe Hassam, 1931

The image shows a rooftop view over an urban landscape. The viewer is positioned above street level, looking across buildings in a cityscape. There is no clear horizon line, as the architecture dominates the view. Close to us, two people sit at a round table on a rooftop terrace surrounded by planters filled with foliage. The buildings in the distance vary in height and architectural style, from modern skyscrapers to traditional structures, including one with a pointed roof. The etching technique used in the artwork features detailed linework and cross-hatching for texture and depth. The color palette is monochromatic with sepia tones, giving the image a vintage aesthetic that highlights the etching intricacy.
Artist
Childe Hassam
Date
1931
Type
Print
Medium
etching in black on laid paper
Dimensions
32.7 × 26.35 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a rooftop view over an urban landscape. The viewer is positioned above street level, looking across buildings in a cityscape. There is no clear horizon line, as the architecture dominates the view. Close to us, two people sit at a round table on a rooftop terrace surrounded by planters filled with foliage. The buildings in the distance vary in height and architectural style, from modern skyscrapers to traditional structures, including one with a pointed roof. The etching technique used in the artwork features detailed linework and cross-hatching for texture and depth. The color palette is monochromatic with sepia tones, giving the image a vintage aesthetic that highlights the etching intricacy.

Childe Hassam