Skyline

c. 1938

Hugh Pearce Botts

Associated Names
Hugh Pearce Botts

Artist, American, 1903 - 1964

The image shows a cityscape from a low perspective near the water, with a barge docked alongside a pier where people are gathered. In the distance, skyscrapers rise against the sky, with a horizon line weaving between buildings. The style is etching-like with intricate linework achieved through hatching and cross-hatching. The buildings and clouds have a graphic quality, using contrast and shadowing for depth. The color palette is mainly sepia tones, giving a vintage feel to the urban setting. Clouds swirl above the buildings, matching their boldness. The scene is detailed and composed, depicting an active urban environment by the water and in the skyline.
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In pencil: lower left, Skyline; lower right, Botts.

Wikidata ID

Q76455545

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