Hester Street

c. 1925-1930

Ethel Spears

Associated Names
Ethel Spears

Artist, American, 1903 - 1974

The image depicts a street scene from an elevated angle in a bustling urban environment. It shows multiple buildings with stylized clouds in the sky. The structures are detailed, with a sign that reads "MO SILK CO." The composition is in a woodcut style with bold lines and hatchings for texture. The color palette is monochromatic with black lines on an off-white background. People are engaged in various activities, like walking and playing, with street vendors and shops in the distance.
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Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left "HESTER STREET" (within quotes); lower right Ethel Spears.
In block: lower left, E.S.

Wikidata ID

Q76441645

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