Street at Night

1947

Stella Drabkin

Associated Names
Stella Drabkin

Artist, American, 1906 - 1976

This image depicts a street scene from an elevated viewpoint. A church with a glowing blue cross on its steeple is prominent against a dark, cloud-filled sky. Silhouettes of other architectural structures are visible in the distance. Bold and textured brushstrokes capture the ruggedness of the cobblestone street leading to the church. A lamppost on the right casts a warm glow on the sidewalk next to a red-brick building. The color palette consists of deep blues and blacks, with subtle warm tones from the lamppost and red brick. The contrast between light and dark colors highlights the solitude of the street and architectural details.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color monotype (plastic plate)

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1950.17.20


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65367248

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