Man and His Monuments

c. 1939

Carlos Anderson

Associated Names
Carlos Anderson

Artist, American, 1905 - 1978

The image shows an urban scene with a mix of modern and historic architecture. The skyline features a tall skyscraper with geometric, stepped forms. A gothic-styled church with a detailed spire is seen on the right. The scene is depicted in black and gray colors, highlighting architectural details with sharp lines. Pedestrians and vintage cars are visible on the street below, indicating a busy atmosphere. The background displays more skyscrapers against a cloudy sky, conveying the city's size and grandeur.
This object’s media is not available for download. Contact us about image usage.

Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

In pencil: lower center, Man and his Monuments; signed lower right, Carlos Anderson; lower right corner, File Proof; stamped: lower left, FEDERAL ART PROJECT NYC WPA; lower right, "FILE PROOF TITLE - Man and his Monuments ARTIST - Anderson, Carlo MEDIUM - Lithograph GRAPHIC ARTS DIVISION N.Y.C. WPA ART PROJECT - 1"

Wikidata ID

Q76549841

You may be interested in

Loading Results