New York City, Hall of Records, Woolworth Building

c. 1937

Emma Bormann

Associated Names
Emma Bormann

Artist, Austrian, 1887 - 1974

The image shows several architectural structures from an elevated perspective against the sky. The horizon is low, with buildings lining it. The buildings dominate the scene. Dynamic brushstrokes fill the sky, creating movement. The color palette is black and white, emphasizing contrast and texture. Details of the architectural facades close by are visible. A towering skyscraper in the distance stands out for its height and intricate details.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut in black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Jacob Kainen

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 43.82 × 34.45 cm (17 1/4 × 13 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.98.261

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Bibliography

2016

  • Johns, Andreas. The Art of Emma Bormann. Riverside, California: Ariadne, 2016, p. 131.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: New York, City Hall, Hall of Records, Woolworth Building; lower right in graphite: Bormann; lower center edge in graphite: Printed by the artist

Wikidata ID

Q76338942

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