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Under the Boardwalk

1947

Harry Brodsky

Associated Names

Harry Brodsky

Artist, American, 1908 - 1997

This is a drawing of a perspective view underneath a boardwalk. The image shows a symmetrical scene with wooden pillars and beams extending into the distance, creating depth. Dark shadows and intricate wooden beams contrast with the bright surfaces alongside the pathway. Lines converge towards the horizon, guiding the viewer's gaze along the disappearing path, evoking a sense of infinite space.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

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

image: 305 x 251 mm
paper: 292 x 403 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.1055

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in pencil, lower left: Under the Boardwalk 1947; lower right, Harry Brodsky

Wikidata ID

Q76443142

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