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New York Skyline, Sketch

1921

John Taylor Arms

Associated Names

John Taylor Arms

Artist, American, 1887 - 1953

The image shows a waterfront perspective with a bustling urban landscape filled with skyscrapers. The horizon aligns with the rooftops of the buildings, creating a busy cityscape. A tall building in the center stands out among the others. The style features detailed pencil or charcoal strokes depicting architectural elements and the cloudy sky. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of black, gray, and white creating contrasts and depth. The cityscape extends beyond the boats and water, showcasing grandeur and complexity.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph on paper
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

image: 12.7 x 17.8 cm (5 x 7 in.)
sheet: 20.3 x 22.9 cm (8 x 9 in.)
Accession Number

2008.115.698
Catalogue Raisonné

Fletcher 1982, no. 435 only

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1982

Fletcher, William Dolan. John Taylor Arms, A Man for All Time: The Artist and His Work. New Haven, CT: The Sign of the Arrow, 1982, p. 279, no. 435.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Bolton Brown; lower right in graphite: John Taylor Arms del 1921.

Wikidata ID

Q76442927

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