Richard Sloat

American, born 1945

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The image shows a subway station with detailed cross-hatching lines depicting a busy platform. Trains are on either side, passengers are moving around, and the scene includes arching ceilings, columns, and signage for different subway lines. The dense linework creates a sense of movement and energy.
Richard Sloat, Subway Wind, 1999, etching, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of the Print Research Foundation, 2008.115.514

Subway Wind

Richard Sloat · 1999 · etching ·  Accession ID  2008.115.514

The image shows an urban street at nighttime, with a downward angle to the cityscape. There are skyscrapers with lights in the windows, and a textured sky. The skyline is highlighted by various buildings. The brushstrokes in the sky resemble a swirling, starry pattern, with dark blues, blacks, and specks of white. In the foreground, there are illuminated signs, arched windows, and pedestrians, in black and white. The color scheme consists of deep tones with white highlights, creating a dramatic night-time effect.
Richard Sloat, East Windy Night, 1995, etching and aquatint, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.4461

East Windy Night

Richard Sloat · 1995 · etching and aquatint ·  Accession ID  2008.115.4461