Civic Insomnia (New York)

1932

Gerald Kenneth Geerlings

Associated Names
Gerald Geerlings

Artist, American, 1897 - 1998

The image shows a city skyline across water, with a low-angle view close to the water's edge. The horizon line is low in the frame, and the skyline is silhouetted against the sky. The tallest building is on the left. Various building heights and silhouettes suggest a bustling urban environment. The image has a grainy, textured effect, possibly from a printmaking technique. The color palette is sepia-toned, providing depth and contrast. Closest to us, there is a dock with two figures. The water reflects light from the skyline.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Acquired by NGA in 2008, gift of Reba and Dave Williams

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2017

  • The Urban Scene: 1920-1950, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2017, unnumbered catalogue.

Bibliography

1984

  • Czestochowski, Joseph S. Gerald K. Geerlings. Iowa: Cedar Rapids Art Association: 1984, p. 55, no. 28.

Inscriptions

In pencil: lower left, 4th of 4 5th trial state June 25, 1932 Civic Insomnia (New York, 1932); lower right, Gerald K. Geerlings, imp.

Wikidata ID

Q76442965

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