Streetscape, New York

1936

Ilse Bing

Associated Names
Ilse Bing

Artist, American, born Germany, 1899 - 1998

The image shows a high-angle, aerial view of a cityscape with tall buildings below. The horizon is not visible. Gothic architecture, including a cathedral with intricate details and spires, is on the left. The city streets and buildings are busy with small figures and vehicles. The color palette is monochrome with shades of gray, black, and white, emphasizing the architectural forms and shadows on the streets.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    gelatin silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Ilse Bing Wolff

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.2 x 19.1 cm (11 1/8 x 7 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.147.66

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The Estate of Ilse Bing Wolff, New York, NY; gift to NGA, 2001.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper right in white ink: ILSE BING / 1936

Wikidata ID

Q64155248

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