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Near Coney Island

1936

Isami Doi

Associated Names

Isami Doi

Artist, American, 1903 - 1965

The image depicts a rural scene with a water view. The horizon line is in the center, showing houses and distant buildings in the background. The sky has large clouds and textured brushstrokes. The color scheme includes black, white, and shades of grey. A man in a boat is rowing with a lantern, casting a glow on the water. A nearby house and figure are visible, as well as broken posts in the water. The composition includes a balance of water and rural elements.

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Artwork overview

Medium

wood engraving
Credit Line

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

image: 152 x 185 mm
sheet: 222 x 290 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.1503

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, Near Coney Island; lower right, to Jack from Isami Doi/36; in the image: lower left I.D

Markings

Stamped in ink: verso, lower left, FEDERAL ART PROJECT WPA NYC

Wikidata ID

Q76454615

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