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Bronx El

1940

Jacob Kainen

Associated Names

Jacob Kainen

Artist, American, 1909 - 2001

The image depicts an elevated structure resembling a train station with a background of city buildings, one resembling the Empire State Building. The drawing uses strong lines and cross-hatching for texture and shadow. The energetic line work suggests movement and structure. It features a monochromatic color palette of black and white contrasts. Small figures are seen near the structure, with an urban skyline in the distance.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

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

Image: 186 x 250 mm
Sheet: 283 x 381 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.2752
Catalogue Raisonné

Flint 1976, no. S1

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

In pencil: lower left, Ed. 20 Bronx El; lower right, Jacob Kainen '40.

Wikidata ID

Q76442974

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