View of Copley Square, Boston

1974

Nicholas Nixon

Associated Names
Nicholas Nixon

Artist, American, born 1947

The image depicts a bustling urban scene captured from an elevated viewpoint. The skyline shows tall buildings, including one with spires and a clock. A modern skyscraper is situated to the right, contrasting with classic architecture nearby. A busy street with cars, trees, and a pedestrian pathway runs diagonally. An open plaza with a fountain is visible in the distance. The scene is in black and white, highlighting the contrast between dark buildings and a light sky with clouds.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Fern M. Schad

  • Dimensions

    image: 19.6 × 24.6 cm (7 11/16 × 9 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 20.3 × 25.2 cm (8 × 9 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2013.143.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Fern M. Schad, New York; gift to NGA, 2013.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, lower right in graphite: Nicholas Nixon; lower left: View of Copley Square Boston 1974

Wikidata ID

Q64158531

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