East River & 34th Street

c. 1940

William Sharp

Associated Names
William Sharp

Artist, American, 1900 - 1961

The image displays a city view from a street-level perspective. The scene features various urban structures along a street. The horizon is visible at the top of the image, separating the buildings from the sky. The buildings show geometric block forms typical in urban architecture. The brushstrokes and textures are depicted with precise lines, enhancing the architectural detail. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of gray and black contrasting with the lighter sky. Closest to the viewer are parked vehicles and a figure leaning over barrels. In the background, skyscrapers accentuate the vertical aspect of the cityscape. A streetlamp on the right and a shaded street add depth to the urban environment.
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Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, East River and 34th Street; lower right, William Sharp.

Wikidata ID

Q76455063

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