Night in the City

1957

Frans Masereel

Associated Names
Frans Masereel

Artist, Belgian, 1889 - 1972

The image depicts an abstract representation of a cityscape at night with angular and curved lines towering over a large human figure in the foreground. The abstract city consists of rectangles and geometric shapes resembling buildings. The large figure has an upward-gazing profile and exaggerated scale, creating a connection to explorers or dreamers. The night sky features vibrant colors and dynamic shapes, with a star-like element. Small rectangles with glowing interiors suggest windows in the city.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brush and black ink with watercolor on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Elizabeth C. Lukacs

  • Dimensions

    overall: 63.3 x 47.8 cm (24 15/16 x 18 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.35.3


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Elizabeth C. Lukacs, Washington, DC; bequest to NGA, 1994.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower center in brush and ink: FM 1957

Wikidata ID

Q64570465

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