Neighborhood in Summer

1930s

Francis Chapin

Associated Names
Francis Chapin

Artist, American, 1899 - 1965

The image depicts a busy city street scene with various figures and activities. The horizon features industrial smokestacks emitting clouds that blend with the textured sky. The artwork showcases detailed brushstrokes, giving movement to both the human figures and architecture. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of black, white, and gray highlighting details and textures. The street is lively with people, cars, and urban life, while tall structures like factories and warehouses add depth in the distance.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

G.W. Einstein Company, Inc. (via Mann-Williams Antiques), New York, NY, 5 May 1989; to Dave H. and Reba W. Williams, Greenwich, CT; gift to the NGA, 2008.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Neighborhood in Summer; lower right: Francis Chapin

Wikidata ID

Q76455109

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