Untitled (Lower Fifth Avenue)

1936

Herman Meyer

Associated Names
Herman Meyer

Artist, American, 1882 - 1960

The image shows the corner of an urban block where two buildings meet. The foreground building has arched windows, a gated staircase, and a fence running along the sidewalk. A larger high-rise building is visible in the distance on the right. The sky above is grey with wispy brushstrokes, possibly indicating overcast conditions. The color palette is monochromatic, primarily using shades of grey.
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Inscribed: Stamped in black ink: lower left, FEDERAL ART PROJECT/NYC WPA (in caps);
In pencil, lower right, H. Meyer, 1936 11.
In plate: lower left, H. MEYER 1936

Wikidata ID

Q76549219

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