Albert Herrman Decker

American, 1919 - 1989

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The image shows a waterfront scene with a steamship docked in the distance. On the dock, a man sits reading a newspaper while another walks with a child. Buildings and ship masts line the background, with rippled water and a cloudy sky above. The scene is depicted in a monochromatic palette, resembling a drawing or lithograph with detailed, fine strokes.
Albert Herrman Decker, Hudson River, 1946, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1445

Hudson River

Albert Herrman Decker · 1946 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1445

The cityscape scene is depicted in grayscale. Buildings with windows and debris can be seen. The image features dense, textured brushstrokes and hatching. Discarded objects and an advertisement board are in the foreground. A trash can and litter are present. Distant buildings look worn with small figures and a lit streetlamp. The overall visual impact is somber and gritty due to the dark tones.
Albert Herrman Decker, Empty Lot, 1946, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1446

Empty Lot

Albert Herrman Decker · 1946 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1446

The image shows a street scene captured from above, depicting an urban setting. The composition includes a row of buildings, with one standing out due to the lit windows of a shop. In the background, there are tall buildings blending into the sky. The artwork uses charcoal greys and blacks to create a moody ambiance. Textural brushstrokes resemble rain streaks. The scene is shadowy, with small details like a person near the shop and a parked car contributing to a sense of solitude.
Albert Herrman Decker, City Rain, 1946, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1447

City Rain

Albert Herrman Decker · 1946 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1447