Union Station, Washington, DC

1940s

Richard Lahey

Associated Names
Richard Lahey

Artist, American, 1893 - 1978

This is a drawing of an interior scene with people engaging in various activities. The setting could resemble a train station or waiting area. The image includes benches filled with individuals, with grand architecture featuring high arched windows and statues. People are sitting, lying down, or walking within the room, illustrating a sense of movement and everyday life. The drawing is detailed, capturing the bustling ambiance and interactions within this public space.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

the artist, Vienna, Virginia; Carlotta Gonzalez Lahey (wife of the artist), Vienna, Virginia, 1978; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1999; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 100 proofs; lower right in graphite: Richard Lahey

Wikidata ID

Q77009796

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