The Tribune Tower

c. 1935

David Franklin Leavitt

Associated Names
David Franklin Leavitt

Artist, American, 1897 - 1945

The image shows a tall skyscraper dominating the composition, rising upwards from the lower section. The perspective is from below, emphasizing the building's height. The horizon is mostly obscured by the building, positioned lower in the image. The urban elements recede into the distance. The style features bold lines and strong contrast between dark and light areas. The color palette is black and off-white or beige. The building is detailed with vertical lines and geometric shapes, with sharp, diagonal strokes behind it adding dynamism.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Noah G. Hoffman, Chicago, IL); Dave and Reba Williams, Greenwich, CT, December 1993; gift to NGA, December 2008

Associated Names

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, The Tribune Tower; lower right, David Franklin Leavitt handproof.

Wikidata ID

Q76457767

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