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Manhattan Backdrop

1933

Mark Freeman

Associated Names

Mark Freeman

Artist, American, 1908 - 2003

The image shows a cityscape with skyscrapers and buildings in Manhattan. The rooftops of the buildings and the sky blend together near the top of the image. The style features soft brushstrokes creating a hazy effect. The color palette is mostly shades of gray and black, with strong contrasts between shadows and areas hit by light, depicting a busy urban environment.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

Image: 349 x 220 mm
Sheet: 465 x 337 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.1920

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in pencil: lower left, Manhattan Backdrop; lower center, Ed 90; lower right, Mark Freedman '33

Wikidata ID

Q76550621

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