Mark Freeman

American, 1908 - 2003

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The image shows an urban scene with towering skyscrapers against a sky transitioning from light to dark shades. A tree is in the foreground, contrasting with the geometric buildings. The artwork uses stippling or cross-hatching for texture and depth. The color palette is grayscale, with blurred circular lights suggesting city illumination.
Mark Freeman, The City Rests, 1947, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1922

The City Rests

Mark Freeman · 1947 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1922

The image shows a cityscape from an elevated vantage point with tall buildings creating a silhouette against the sky. The skyscrapers are depicted using solid black and textured shading techniques for depth and architectural details. The color scheme is monochromatic with shades of black, white, and gray emphasizing light and shadow contrast. Fluffy clouds are scattered across the sky, adding texture. A vertical building with repeating window patterns is on the right. Varying shades of gray suggest rooftops and terraces in front of the buildings, enhancing the perspective.
Mark Freeman, Shades and Shadows, 1934, lithograph in black on wove paper, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1914

Shades and Shadows

Mark Freeman · 1934 · lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1914

The image features a view from below a steel bridge, showing a stone building in the distance. The bridge's struts and beams dominate the scene with riveted details. In the background, there is a stone building. The surroundings are dark, with light and shadows suggesting a cloudy sky. The artwork uses tight pencil strokes to detail the metal and stone surfaces. The monochromatic palette ranges from deep black to pale white, creating depth in shades of gray.
Mark Freeman, Steel and Stone, 1933, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1919

Steel and Stone

Mark Freeman · 1933 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1919

The image shows a cityscape with skyscrapers and buildings in Manhattan. The rooftops of the buildings and the sky blend together near the top of the image. The style features soft brushstrokes creating a hazy effect. The color palette is mostly shades of gray and black, with strong contrasts between shadows and areas hit by light, depicting a busy urban environment.
Mark Freeman, Manhattan Backdrop, 1933, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1920

Manhattan Backdrop

Mark Freeman · 1933 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1920

The artwork depicts a view from below of tall city skyscrapers with an obscured horizon. The buildings are detailed with strong contrasts between light and shadow created using precise brushstrokes. The monochromatic palette consists of black and white tones highlighting the dramatic effect of the buildings against a cloudy sky. An elevated train track curves to the right, adding a dynamic element, while the cityscape fades into a mass of tall buildings in the background, contributing to a sense of depth and urban complexity.
Mark Freeman, 2nd Avenue "El", 1933, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1921

2nd Avenue "El"

Mark Freeman · 1933 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1921

The image displays an arrangement of vertical and angular lines creating rectangular and square shapes, resembling a city's skyline. The high contrast between black and white suggests buildings against a dark background, evoking a metropolitan scene. The geometric blocks and linear elements form a sense of skyscrapers and urban density.
Mark Freeman, New York, N. Y., 1931, linocut, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1918

New York, N. Y.

Mark Freeman · 1931 · linocut ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1918

The image shows a cityscape with tall buildings dominating the scene. One skyscraper stands out in the center of the composition. The buildings are depicted using an etching technique with detailed line work, creating texture and depth. The color scheme is monochromatic, using various shades of sepia. A bridge with small figures adds scale and human presence. The sky above is depicted with etched lines, suggesting clouds.
Mark Freeman, Untitled (South Ferry El), 1931, etching, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1917

Untitled (South Ferry El)

Mark Freeman · 1931 · etching ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1917

The image shows a modern architectural structure captured in black and white in a style reminiscent of a woodcut print or linocut. The building fills most of the frame, emphasizing its geometric form and height. The horizon line isn't visible, creating a sense of tall buildings. Vertical and horizontal lines fill the sky, enhancing the dynamic quality of the image. The contrast of black and white highlights the architectural details. Small silhouettes of people near the building provide scale.
Mark Freeman, Dairy Building, early 1930s, one from a portfolio of six woodcuts, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1924.1

Dairy Building

Mark Freeman · early 1930s · one from a portfolio of six woodcuts ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1924.1

This is a drawing of tall buildings at an exposition. The artwork features towering buildings set against a star-filled night sky. The structures show a blend of curved and straight lines, reflecting early 20th-century architectural styles. There is a high contrast between dark, shaded areas and lighter spaces, creating a dramatic effect. In the foreground, smaller horizontal elements suggest more grounded architecture. The night sky is detailed with small stars, adding to the sense of height and grandeur. The drawing uses bold lines to create a striking visual narrative of the landscape.
Mark Freeman, Federal Building, early 1930s, one from a portfolio of six woodcuts, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1924.6

Federal Building

Mark Freeman · early 1930s · one from a portfolio of six woodcuts ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1924.6

The image displays a complex arrangement of angular black and white shapes, with sharp lines crisscrossing across the frame, creating an abstract cityscape. The design evokes the silhouettes of high-rise buildings and bridges, reminiscent of urban architecture with intersecting beams and windows. The abstract nature of the composition reduces the familiar forms of skyscrapers and construction to a series of geometric patterns.
Mark Freeman, N.Y. Abstraction, 1930, woodcut, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1916

N.Y. Abstraction

Mark Freeman · 1930 · woodcut ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1916