New York Skyline

1948

Mortimer Borne

Associated Names
Mortimer Borne

Artist, American, born Poland, 1900 - 1987

The image shows a cityscape viewed from an elevated perspective. It features a view over an urban park towards a cluster of tall skyscrapers. The horizon line is visible near the tops of the buildings, showcasing different architectural styles with intricate detailing. The etching technique uses precise lines to create texture and depth in the composition, emphasizing the contrast between the city structures and the foliage below. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black, white, and gray. In the foreground, there is a park with people and trees, while in the background, tall skyscrapers stand against a clear sky.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 8.2 × 11.1 cm (3 1/4 × 4 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 12.9 × 17.7 cm (5 1/16 × 6 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.207


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

"Mortimer Borne" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. "12/25/48" verso, lower right margin, blue ink, unknown hand. "Xmas Present from the Artist to [illeg.]" verso, lower center margin, blue ink, unknown hand. "[Illeg.]" verso, lower left margin, blue ink, unknown hand.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q65575689

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