Bowery Nocturne

c. 1935

Raphael Soyer

Associated Names
Raphael Soyer

Artist, American, born Russia, 1899 - 1987

George C. Miller

Printer, American, 1894 - 1966

The image shows a group of men engaged in conversation or standing closely together. Some are facing away from the viewer, while others are shown in profile or partially turned, interacting with each other. Their faces display a range of facial hair styles and expressions. The men wear jackets and hats typical of the early to mid-20th century, with one wearing a texture-rich flat cap. In the background, there is a chalkboard or menu with items and numbers written in chalk. The scene is shaded with dark tones, creating a busy atmosphere, possibly in a bustling market or social setting. There are no visible pieces of jewelry or objects in focus.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Reba and Dave Williams, Greenwich, Connecticut; acquired 2008 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Bibliography

1967

  • Cole, Sylvan, Jr. Raphael Soyer: Fifty Years of Printmaking, 1917-1967. New York: Da Capo Press, 1967, no. 28.

1982

  • Gettings, Frank. Raphael Soyer: Sixty-Five Years of Printmaking. Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1982, p. 36, no. 34.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Bowery Nocturne; lower right in graphite: Raphael Soyer

Wikidata ID

Q76440479

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