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Untitled (Book Stalls, 4th Avenue)

1942

Sally McWhinney

Associated Names

Sally McWhinney

Printer, American, active 20th century

Will Barnet

Artist, American, 1911 - 2012

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.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

Image: 343 x 260 mm
Sheet: 468 x 320 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.3439

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower right, Sally McWhinney 42

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