Empire State Building

1930

Ernest Fiene

Associated Names
Ernest Fiene

Artist, American, 1894 - 1965

The image shows the Empire State Building from a low angle, emphasizing its height and grandeur against the sky. The detailed brushstrokes highlight the sharp angles of the architecture. The color palette is monochromatic, using black, white, and gray. Angled structural elements frame the scene, guiding the eye upwards towards the skyscraper. Additional buildings can be seen in the distance, contributing to the urban setting. Shadows and details are well-defined, adding depth and texture to the composition.
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Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1991

  • Beall, Karen F., and David W. Kiehl. Graphic Excusrions: American Prints in Black and White, 1900-1950, Selections from the Collection of Reba and Dave Williams. Boston, Massachusetts: D. R. Godine, 1991, p. 32.

Inscriptions

in pencil: lower left, 2/50 Empire State Building; lower right, Ernest Fiene '30

Wikidata ID

Q76442882

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