Christopher Street

1928

Howard Cook

Associated Names
Howard Cook

Artist, American, 1901 - 1980

This is a drawing of an urban street scene with elevated structures and a vehicle. The drawing features a cityscape with bold lines and contrasts in black and white. Signs in the scene advertise "D.L.W. CIGARS" and "INTERBOROUGH R.R." The composition includes an elevated train station above a busy street, with a vintage vehicle passing underneath. Detailed architectural elements suggest a bustling early 20th-century urban environment, with various signage indicating commercial activities. The use of black and white adds to the boldness and energy of the scene, creating a sense of movement and industrial strength in the urban landscape.
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Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1984

  • Duffy, Betty and Douglas. The Graphic Work of Howard Cook: A Catalogue Raisonné. Maryland: Bethesda Art Gallery, 1984, p. 78, no. 77.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: 50; lower right in graphite: Howard Cook imp.

Wikidata ID

Q76442900

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