Greenwich Village, Street Scene

c. 1925

Jerome Myers

Associated Names
Jerome Myers

Artist, American, 1867 - 1940

The image is a black and white etching depicting a street view of an urban scene. The perspective is from ground level, facing a large rustic wooden building. The architecture and figures are defined by detailed lines, creating a stark and graphic quality. Small figures of people can be seen interacting along the street, with buildings extending upwards behind the main structure. The color palette is monochromatic, using only shades of black and white to emphasize contrasts and texture. Details such as a cart, shop signs, and street lamps contribute to the authenticity of the scene.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    soft-ground etching in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Jacob Kainen

  • Dimensions

    plate: 21 x 25.6 cm (8 1/4 x 10 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 26 x 33.4 cm (10 1/4 x 13 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.98.50


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Jacob Kainen, Washington, D.C.; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left stamped in red: (artist's monogram); lower right in graphite: Jerome Myers

Wikidata ID

Q76345701

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