East 13th Street

c. 1935-1943

Chuzo Tamotzu

Associated Names
Chuzo Tamotzu

Artist, American, 1891 - 1975

This is a drawing of an urban street scene with a fire hydrant spraying water. The monochromatic drawing depicts a cityscape where several figures are gathered around a large burst of water erupting from a fire hydrant. The hydrant is situated on a paved sidewalk, and surrounding it are the towering, darkened facades of city buildings. The scene captures a moment of movement and chaos with the water forming an arch. The composition uses strong contrasts and dynamic flowing lines to create motion in the urban environment.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Sylvan Cole Gallery (via Mann-Williams Antiques), New York, NY); Dave H. and Reba W. Williams, Greenwich, CT, 21 November 1987;; gift to the NGA, 2008.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

In pencil: lower left, OK (monogram) Tamotzu; lower center, East l3th Street; lower right, Tamotzu; lower center margin, 10-18 mar (?)

Wikidata ID

Q76443326

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