Louisburg Square

1930

Thomas W. Nason

Associated Names
Thomas W. Nason

Artist, American, 1889 - 1971

The image shows a lower angle view of a group of tall city buildings closely positioned together. A large tree with expansive branches stands in the center, contrasting against the buildings. The scene is divided between shadows and sunlight, illuminating the building's windows. The detailed style resembles engraving or woodcut techniques, with fine lines and a monochromatic color palette of black and white. A wrought-iron fence runs horizontally across the lower portion, framing the scene.
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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Acquired by NGA in 2008, gift of Reba and Dave Williams

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2017

  • The Urban Scene: 1920-1950, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2017, unnumbered catalogue.

Bibliography

1977

  • Comstock, Francis Adams, and William D. Fletcher. The Work of Thomas W. Nason, N.A.. Boston: Boston Public Library, 1977, pp. 70-71, no. 119.

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Louisburg Square; lower center in graphite: 62/70; lower right in graphite: TW Nason 1930; lower right corner in graphite: #3

Wikidata ID

Q76457064

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