Tenement Interior

c. 1939

Ida York Abelman

Associated Names
Ida York Abelman

Artist, American, 1910 - 2002

Federal Art Project (New York City)

Publisher

The image showcases a mix of geometric and organic shapes, with sharp angles and flowing lines creating an abstract design. Dark, curved silhouettes in the foreground resemble bird-like figures or waves, while rectilinear patterns in the background suggest a cityscape with buildings and windows. A thin branch-like structure weaves through the space, adding to the abstraction. Textures vary from smooth to bumpy, blending architectural elements with natural forms.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Sylvan Cole Gallery (via Mann-Williams Antiques), New York, NY, 21 November 1987; to Dave H. and Reba W. Williams, Greenwich, CT; gift to the NGA, 2008.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

Stamped: lower left, FEDERAL ART PROJECT NYC WPA; verso, WASHINGTON IRVING ART DEP'T.; lower center, Tenement Interior; lower right, Ida Abelman; in stone: left, center IA

Wikidata ID

Q76443316

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