Subway Tunnel

1977

August Mosca

Associated Names
August Mosca

Artist, American, 1907 - 2003

The image shows a view from within a subway tunnel, looking straight down the tracks. The perspective continues deep into the distance, with the train tracks converging towards a bright, vanishing point at the center. The horizon is not visible as the scene is underground, but the depth of the tunnel draws the eye towards the end of it. The walls and ceiling of the tunnel are depicted with arched formations that recede into the background, giving a rhythmic and uniform structure to the scene. The brushstrokes and shading are finely detailed, with a stippled texture that creates a sense of depth and dimension, enhancing the perspective. The color palette is monochromatic, with varying shades of black to white, which is characteristic of a print or charcoal style, delivering a dramatic contrast and emphasizing the play of light and shadow. Bright lights line the left and right sides, illuminating signage and creating reflections on the tracks, adding visual interest and guiding the eye deeper into the tunnel.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lyle Sarnevitz, Boston, 9 February 1999; to Dave H. and Reba W. Williams, Greenwich, CT; gift to the NGA, 2008.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, 43/100; lower center, Subway Tunnel; lower right, August Mosca

Wikidata ID

Q76442790

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