Nueva 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.
Artista
Childe Hassam
Fecha
1931
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
Aguafuerte en negro sobre papel verjurado
Medidas
32,7 × 26,35 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

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