Untitled (New York Rooftops)

1936

Dayton Brandfield

Associated Names
Dayton Brandfield

Artist, American, 1911 - 1993

The image shows an aerial view of a cityscape dominated by tall buildings. One prominent building with a spire and a tiled roof is in the foreground, while a cluster of similar structures fills the scene toward the horizon. The skyline is dense, with the horizon mostly obscured by the buildings. The pencil strokes give the scene a textured appearance. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of grey used for shadows and highlights. The cloudy sky blends with the skyline, enhancing the city's vastness.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

in pencil: lower right, Dayton Brandfield '36

Markings

stamped in ink: lower left, FEDERAL ART PROJECT NYC WPA

Wikidata ID

Q76454546

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