Alley

c. 1935-1943

Chuzo Tamotzu

Associated Names
Chuzo Tamotzu

Artist, American, 1891 - 1975

Federal Art Project (New York City)

Publisher

The image is a black and white illustration depicting an urban alleyway with a slightly elevated point of view. The scene shows rooftops of buildings, a figure looking out of a dimly lit window, and a city skyline with skyscrapers and a cylindrical structure. The brushstrokes are sketchy and textured, creating dark and light shading. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of gray.
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Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower center, "Alley" [within quotes]; lower right, C. Tamotzu 9; upper right corner of verso, 45; stamped in black ink: lower left, FEDERAL ART PROJECT/NYC WPA (in caps);

Wikidata ID

Q76454645

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