Curtain Time

c. 1939

Carlos Anderson

Associated Names
Carlos Anderson

Artist, American, 1905 - 1978

This is a drawing of an audience in a theater. The scene captures the busy atmosphere and expressions of individuals seated in an auditorium. The figures are dressed in formal attire, indicative of a theater event, with rows of people closely seated. The focus is on a few individuals in the foreground, one of whom holds and reads a program or magazine under the soft light that defines the shading. In the background, architectural elements of the theater, such as balconies and ornate walls, are visible, emphasizing the setting. The drawing uses line work to convey texture and depth, creating a representation of the theater experience.
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Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

In pencil: upper left, 39; lower left, G-6912; lower right, 27; lower center, Curtain Time; Stamped: lower left, NEW YORK CITY WPA ART PROJECT; signed: lower right, Carlos Anderson; lower right in stone, CA (monogram)

Wikidata ID

Q76456418

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