Mohammad Omer Khalil

American, born Sudan, 1936

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The image shows an aerial cityscape view showcasing a cluster of multi-story buildings with flat rooftops, water towers, and chimneys. The viewpoint appears to be from a tall building, making the structures closest to us seem large. The buildings decrease in size as they extend into the distance. The style features precise linear details, giving depth and perspective, and repetitive geometric forms and patterns. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of black, white, and grey, creating a stark and graphic visual impact reminiscent of early 20th-century prints or etchings.
Armin Landeck, Mohammad Omer Khalil, Manhattan Vista, 1934, drypoint in black on wove paper, Gift of Mrs. Robert A. Hauslohner, 1991.116.74

Manhattan Vista

Armin Landeck, Mohammad Omer Khalil · 1934 · drypoint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1991.116.74