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Subway Station

1938

Hugh Mesibov

Associated Names

Hugh Mesibov

Artist, American, 1916 - 2016

This drawing shows passengers inside a subway train. The scene depicts a crowded subway car with people wearing coats and hats. Some passengers are standing and holding onto poles, while others are seated, reading newspapers. The use of black and white emphasizes the details of the figures, creating a dynamic atmosphere. The composition conveys movement and the hustle of urban life.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph in black
Credit Line

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

image: 27.7 × 35.6 cm (10 7/8 × 14 in.)
sheet: 36.4 × 45.4 cm (14 5/16 × 17 7/8 in.)
Accession Number

2008.115.2606

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Subway Station; lower right in graphite: Hubert Mesibov '38

Wikidata ID

Q76551461

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