Under the El

c. 1935-1943

Harry Rein

Associated Names
Harry Rein

Artist, American, 1908 - 1969

The image shows multiple people in an urban setting. The main figures are a man and a woman walking side by side. The man on the left wears a dark hat and a coat. The woman next to him wears a fur-trimmed coat and a head covering with a veil. Behind them is a man in a hat and coat standing and another person partially turned away. The background shows high structures, possibly an elevated railway or bridge, with visible beams and urban building features. Various shading techniques are used to add texture and depth to the scene.
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Inscriptions

Inscribed: In scripted pencil: lower center, Under the El; lower right, Harry Rein; stamped in ink: lower left, FEDERAL ART PROJECT / NYC WPA (in caps)

Wikidata ID

Q76455269

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