Street Corner

1942

Louise Arnstein Freedman

Associated Names
Louise Arnstein Freedman

Artist, American, 1915 - 2001

The image is a painting of an urban street scene at night. It shows a city block with bold shapes and vibrant colors. A red building with multiple windows and a fire escape is on the right side. A streetlamp illuminates the snowy ground, and silhouetted figures walk on the street. On the left, there is a corner establishment with signs for "TAVERN" and "BOWLING." In the background, there are taller buildings with billboards saying "BUY BONDS" and "BUY OLD AMERICAN DRY" against a yellow sky. The painting uses a palette of reds, yellows, and blues with black accents. The style is influenced by Stuart Davis, a modernist known for urban-inspired artworks.
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Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

within the print: lower right, Louise A. Freedman; in pencil: lower left margin, STREET CORNER

Wikidata ID

Q76550615

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