Night Club Lights

1938

Evelynne B. Mess

Associated Names
Evelynne B. Mess

Artist, American, 1903 - 2003

The image displays an urban cityscape with a focus on a lively street scene. Multiple buildings dominate the composition, including a tall rectangular structure with many windows. The horizon is obscured due to the buildings filling the vertical space. Detailed brushstrokes create texture and depth, with dark and cross-hatched areas hinting at a nighttime setting. The color scheme is monochrome, using shades of black, white, and gray to enhance contrast. People are seen in groups near us, casting reflections on the wet street, indicating recent rain. In the distance, a water tower sits atop a building against a dark sky. The overall mood is moody and atmospheric, capturing a bustling urban nightlife.
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Inscriptions

In pencil: lower left, Night Club Lights; lower right, Evelynne Mess

Wikidata ID

Q76454554