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Little West 12th Street

c. 1945-1946

William Sharp

Associated Names

William Sharp

Artist, American, 1900 - 1961

This is a drawing of a street scene by the docks. The image depicts a row of commercial buildings marked as packware and meat exporters, with signage advertising lamb and beef. Features include an angular, dark truck parked along the street, and several individuals in long white coats standing near doorways or conversing on the sidewalk. In the background, the smokestacks of a large ship are visible. The buildings are depicted in a flat, stylized manner.

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Artwork overview

Medium

aquatint and etching
Credit Line

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

plate: 225 x 275 mm
sheet: 301 x 381 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.4372

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left corner,"Little West 12th St." (within quotes) 3/50; Signed: William Sharp in pencil, lower right corner

Wikidata ID

Q76548642

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