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News Building

1936

José M. Pavón

Associated Names

José M. Pavón

Artist, American, 1902 - 1995

The image depicts a cityscape with tall buildings and lamp posts. The view is from below, showing towering skyscrapers extending off the frame. Two lamp posts are visible, one close on the right and the other further away. The artwork is detailed with pencil or charcoal strokes, providing texture to the cityscape. The color scheme is monochromatic, using varying shades of gray to create contrast between light and shadow.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

image: 320 x 244 mm
sheet: 404 x 290 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.3850

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: "News Building" 19/20; lower right: Jose M. Pavon '36

Wikidata ID

Q76455778

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