Shoeshining

1936

Hyman William Katz

Associated Names
Hyman William Katz

Artist, American, 1898 - 1988

This is a drawing of a city scene. It features buildings and individuals seated outdoors in a park or promenade. The composition includes several figures engaged in an activity. In the background, there is a prominent building with a clock tower, surrounded by other blocky structures, indicating an urban setting. The buildings are depicted with minimal detail but convey height and density, juxtaposed with a foreground dominated by a stone or concrete seating area on which several figures are positioned. The artwork is rendered in a monochromatic scheme, using fine lines and cross-hatching to create depth and texture. The scene captures a moment in city life, with the individuals appearing relaxed in their surroundings.
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Inscriptions

In pencil: lower center, Shoeshining; lower right, Katz; Engraved: lower left, H. Katz 1936

Wikidata ID

Q76440779

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