Chatham Sq. L

1935

Eli Jacobi

Associated Names
Eli Jacobi

Artist, American, 1898 - 1984

This is a drawing of a theater entrance in an urban setting. The drawing shows a bustling theater entrance with a large sign advertising "10¢ 2 BIG FEATURE" above it. The style is reminiscent of a woodcut or linocut, with bold lines and high contrast between black and white. Several posters and large advertisements for movies or plays are visible, and there are details like cobblestone pavement in the foreground. The entrance is flanked by figures going about their activities, evoking daily life in the city. The composition includes stairs leading to a balcony inside, with some architectural elements of the building visible, conveying depth.
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Inscriptions

In pencil: lower center, "Chatham Sq. L"; lower right, Eli Jacobi; within the print: lower left, Jacobi's monogram

Wikidata ID

Q76551045

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