Bernhard Gutman

American, 1869 - 1936

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The image shows a city landscape from ground level. Buildings block the horizon, with tall buildings in the distance partially covered in mist. The scene has a soft focus and hazy effect due to blended brushstrokes. The color palette is muted with tones of gray and black. Two figures are seen interacting under a tree with urban structures in the background.
Bernhard Gutman, Moonlight N.Y., 1932, aquatint, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.2275

Moonlight N.Y.

Bernhard Gutman · 1932 · aquatint ·  Accession ID  2008.115.2275

The image depicts an industrial scene with various structures and machinery visible. The horizon is lined with industrial buildings and smokestacks emitting smoke, while the scene is dominated by rigid, angular forms. The color scheme is monochrome, using shades of brown and black to create a mechanical atmosphere. A large crane or machinery with cables and pulleys is in the foreground, with additional industrial buildings and chimneys in the background. Water and a barge are visible to the left.
Bernhard Gutman, East River 42nd Street, c. 1932, etching, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.2274

East River 42nd Street

Bernhard Gutman · c. 1932 · etching ·  Accession ID  2008.115.2274