Mission Boy's Bowery

c. 1938-1939

William Sharp

Associated Names
William Sharp

Artist, American, 1900 - 1961

The image shows a group of men on a dimly lit street. A man leans against a railing in the foreground, one hand in his pocket and the other holding a cigarette. He has prominent facial features, a thin mustache, and is wearing a cap, dark suit, and long coat. Another man wearing a hat leans against the railing nearby, with other men conversing in the background. All are dressed in dark coats and hats. Signs for "Mission" and "Hotel" are visible in the background, along with outlines of buildings and windows. The ground appears reflective, hinting at recent rain.
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Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

In pencil: lower left margin, 12 O.K watch the faces and the left corner; Signed: Wm Sharp RS. in pencil (wife, Ruth's hand), lower right corner

Wikidata ID

Q76548652

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