I Went Down that There Slide Faster than the Empire State Express

Amerikanische Grafik 1902–1916, 1910–1913

This is a drawing of a public scene featuring a carnival or festival setting with exaggerated action. The drawing depicts a large crowd of people gathered, with various individuals wearing hats typical of the early 20th century. The focal point of the scene is a figure sliding down a steep incline or ride, arms flailing, clutching an umbrella and a hat. The background shows a decorative structure resembling a carnival booth or gazebo, with banners and flags. The style of drawing is characterized by expressive line work and energetic strokes that convey motion and excitement within the scene.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1902–1916
Date
1910–1913
Type
Drawing
Medium
conté crayon with gouache on wove paper
Dimensions
32.07 × 36.83 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a public scene featuring a carnival or festival setting with exaggerated action. The drawing depicts a large crowd of people gathered, with various individuals wearing hats typical of the early 20th century. The focal point of the scene is a figure sliding down a steep incline or ride, arms flailing, clutching an umbrella and a hat. The background shows a decorative structure resembling a carnival booth or gazebo, with banners and flags. The style of drawing is characterized by expressive line work and energetic strokes that convey motion and excitement within the scene.

Amerikanische Grafik 1902–1916