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Architectural Study

c. 1935-1943

Max Mougel

Associated Names

Max Mougel

Artist, American, 1895 - 1988

This image shows a cityscape with tall skyscrapers in the distance, viewed from a street level. A bridge near the viewer creates a horizontal line, leading the eye towards the distant buildings. The etching technique is used to depict detailed architecture and textures. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of gray. Vintage cars and a person in a coat are seen near the viewer, while leafless trees line the right side. The sky is clear.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

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

image: 300 x 225 mm
sheet: 405 x 290 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.3623

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower center, Architectural Study; lower right, Max Mougel 7; upper left, 20.

Wikidata ID

Q76455934

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