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Edward Shepard Hewitt

American, 1877 - 1962

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The image shows a cityscape from a water viewpoint. The horizon is at the lower third of the image with a skyline and various buildings, one with a distinct pointed roof. The etching features detailed and linear brushstrokes depicting building textures and water movement. The sky has intricate line work giving a cloud-like appearance. The color scheme is mainly sepia and brown, providing a vintage look. The water in the foreground is depicted with horizontal and diagonal strokes indicating ripples and reflections. — Edward Shepard Hewitt, East River Sunset - Building the Empire State Tower, etching in brown, Gift of Addie Burr Clark, 1946.9.77

East River Sunset - Building the Empire State Tower

Edward Shepard Hewitt · etching in brown · 1946.9.77