Smokehounds

1934

Reginald Marsh

Associated Names
Reginald Marsh

Artist, American, born France, 1898 - 1954

This is a drawing of a street scene outside an all-night mission. The image depicts a bustling urban environment with tall buildings and a fire escape structure. It captures the atmosphere of a gritty street life, with several figures engaged in conversation or activity. A prominent feature of the image is the “All Night Mission No. 8 Bowery” sign. The drawing exhibits intricate cross-hatching and lines, conveying both detail and movement in the crowd and the surrounding urban environment. The overhead outdoor clock and the glow of a lit cross further enrich the setting's character.
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Bibliography

1976

  • Sasowsky, Norman. The Prints of Reginald Marsh. New York: Clarkson N. Potter, 1976, no. 158.

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: MR [initials in reverse] 1935; lower right in graphite: Reginald Marsh

Wikidata ID

Q76440406

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