New York, Downtown

1929

Max Pollak

Associated Names
Max Pollak

Artist, Austrian, 1886 - 1970

Cityscape captured from a slightly elevated, off-center viewpoint with buildings dominating the composition. The etching technique features sharp, angular lines and textured shading. Monochromatic color palette with shades of gray and black. Small buildings outlined with fine lines in the foreground, while larger skyscrapers rise against the sky in the distance, creating a densely packed urban environment with an emphasis on vertical elements.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The Print Research Foundation, Greenwich, CT; gift to NGA, 2008

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: New York / Downtown; lower center in graphite: Pr. Pr.; lower right in graphite: Max Pollak; lower left corner in graphite by unknown hand: U.24

Wikidata ID

Q76440907

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