New York, the Old and the New

Amerikanische Grafik 1902–1916, kb. 1910-es évek

The image shows a street-level view of a bustling cityscape. Buildings of various heights, including skyscrapers and mid-rises, line the horizon. Some buildings feature architectural details like domes and cornices, with one having a flagpole. The brushstrokes are subtle and controlled, capturing the scene with soft lines and hints of color. The color palette includes muted browns and grays for buildings, specks of greens and reds in a park area, and a pale beige sky. People in diverse attire walk along the paths, adding scale and activity. The background showcases more city architecture blending with the sky.
Művész
Amerikanische Grafik 1902–1916
Datálás
kb. 1910-es évek
Műfaj
Rajz
Technika
graphite and pastel on wove paper mounted to board
Méretek
33,02 × 25,4 cm
Gyűjtemény
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenc
Közkincs, CC0

Képleírás

The image shows a street-level view of a bustling cityscape. Buildings of various heights, including skyscrapers and mid-rises, line the horizon. Some buildings feature architectural details like domes and cornices, with one having a flagpole. The brushstrokes are subtle and controlled, capturing the scene with soft lines and hints of color. The color palette includes muted browns and grays for buildings, specks of greens and reds in a park area, and a pale beige sky. People in diverse attire walk along the paths, adding scale and activity. The background showcases more city architecture blending with the sky.

Amerikanische Grafik 1902–1916