The Bronx

1902

Oscar F. Bluemner

Associated Names
Oscar F. Bluemner

Artist, American, 1867 - 1938

The image depicts a scene in a park or natural area. The viewpoint is at eye level, capturing a tranquil setting. The horizon is high, with trees silhouetted against the sky. The drawing appears to be in charcoal with expressive brushstrokes. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of grays and blacks creating contrasts between light and shadow. The composition includes a patch of lighter ground, possibly a path, leading to dense trees in the distance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    charcoal

  • Credit Line

    John Davis Hatch Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 17.7 x 25.2 cm (6 15/16 x 9 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.7.12


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in charcoal: June 21 02 (artist's monogram); lower left in graphite: Bronx; lower right in graphite: SpuytenDuyvil; by unknown hand, across center verso: Spuyten Duyvil

Wikidata ID

Q64618713

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