Return of the 27th Division AEF

1919

J. W. Rosenberg

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J. W. Rosenberg

Artist, American, active early 1900s

The image depicts a city street flanked by tall buildings. The viewpoint is at street level looking down the street with buildings on both sides. The horizon is not visible due to the buildings. The brushwork is loose and expressive, creating a sense of movement and texture, particularly in the swirling marks suggesting people or vehicles. The color palette is mainly grayscale, with various shades of gray creating contrast and depth in the urban scene. The buildings extend upwards, drawing the eye towards the lighter sky with small black marks that may represent birds or debris.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Reba and Dave Williams, Greenwich, CT; gift to NGA, 2008

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Inscriptions

Signed: In pencil: LL: J. W. Rosenberg. LC: Return of the 27th Division AEFApril 25, 1919. LR: 1 June 19. BC: To Mother Higgens Smith - with regards.