Subway Entrance

Abraham Joel Tobias

Associated Names
Abraham Joel Tobias

Artist, American, 1913 - 1996

This is a drawing of several figures approaching a subway entrance. The image depicts a group of somber figures, cloaked and huddled, as they amble towards an entrance marked by a globe light with "SUB" inscribed on it. The figures are dressed in hats and coats, their expressions reflecting an atmosphere of starkness and desolation. Shadows and contours are heavily emphasized, giving the scene a dramatic and intense atmosphere against a backdrop of dimly lit surroundings. The strong lines and shaded gradient enhance the mood, drawing attention to the somber procession along the sidewalk.
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Inscribed: Wet stamp, black ink: lower left, NEW YORK CITY WPA ART PROJECT; in pencil: lower center: Subway Entrance; signed, lower right, Abraham Joel Tobias

Wikidata ID

Q76440986

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