Midnight Central City

1932

Boardman Robinson

Associated Names
Boardman Robinson

Artist, American, 1876 - 1952

The image depicts a street scene captured from a low viewpoint, with buildings rising upwards. The horizon is obscured by urban structures and an incline. A utility pole and swirling clouds are prominent in the background. A staircase leads up a slope to buildings on the left, while a large illuminated building is on the right. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of grey and black. In the distance, faint church spires are visible. The use of shading and contrast creates a dramatic urban landscape at night.
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Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, Midnight Central City; lower right, Boardman Robinson '32

Wikidata ID

Q76443076

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