Sally McWhinney

American, active 20th century

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This is a drawing of a street scene with a book vendor. The drawing shows an urban alleyway with a man looking at books on a stand to the right and a person walking towards the viewer. The art style uses heavy lines and shadowy textures to create a sense of movement and atmosphere. The mood is somber yet lively, capturing a moment of everyday life and human interaction with books.
Sally McWhinney, Will Barnet, Untitled (Book Stalls, 4th Avenue), 1942, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3439

Untitled (Book Stalls, 4th Avenue)

Sally McWhinney, Will Barnet · 1942 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3439

The image is an artistic drawing showing the upper half of a person's body, primarily focused on the torso and arms. The person is seated with legs drawn up and arms bent, hands brought up to the head, partially covering the face. Facial features are not detailed, and the hair blends into shadows. The person appears unclothed, emphasized through shading and lines. No jewelry or objects are visible. The background has textured shading and abstract forms, indicating a confined space, with vertical elements framing the figure. The drawing is rendered in black and white.
Sally McWhinney, Will Barnet, Untitled (Seated Woman), 1942, lithograph in black on wove paper, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3440

Untitled (Seated Woman)

Sally McWhinney, Will Barnet · 1942 · lithograph in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3440

The image displays two individuals standing on a staircase in a dark, enclosed space. They are positioned close to each other near the banister, one facing the other. The figures have indistinct facial features and wear loosely fitting clothing. There are no accessories or objects in their hands. The background includes a staircase and an overhead lamp in a dimly illuminated interior space. The scene is depicted in monochrome, emphasizing the dark and shadowy atmosphere.
Sally McWhinney, Will Barnet, Untitled (Under a Streetlamp), 1940, lithograph, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.3438

Untitled (Under a Streetlamp)

Sally McWhinney, Will Barnet · 1940 · lithograph ·  Accession ID  2008.115.3438