Unemployed, Union Square

1936

Eugene Camille Fitsch

Associated Names
Eugene Camille Fitsch

Artist, American, 1892 - 1972

The image shows a group of people gathered outdoors in a monochromatic setting. In the foreground, individuals are seated on benches or standing. Two men are standing upright, wearing dark coats and flat caps. Their facial features feature deep shadows and strong lines. The seated individuals are also wearing heavy clothing suitable for cold weather. One man leans forward on his knees, another reclines on the bench. Another person stands to the side, wearing a head covering. In the background, there is a leafless tree and blurred figures that seem to be buildings, possibly a storefront. The scene conveys a public street setting during cold weather, rendered with strong contrasts and textural brushwork.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Sylvan Cole Gallery, New York, NY); Dave and Reba Williams, Greenwich, CT, February 1989; gift to NGA, December 2008

Associated Names

Inscriptions

within the print: lower left, ECF 36; in pen and ink: lower right, Eug C Fitsch

Wikidata ID

Q76454779

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