World's Fair

1939

Hyman William Katz

Associated Names
Hyman William Katz

Artist, American, 1898 - 1988

The image depicts a fairground scene from an elevated perspective. A large fountain with sculptures is on the right, followed by flags and towering structures with a monumental, pointed structure in the distance. A dome stands out against the dark sky. On the left, a sculpture of two figures is surrounded by trees, contrasting with the nearby buildings. The artwork is rendered in an etching style with dark tones and detailed brushstrokes, creating texture and a monochromatic color palette of black, grey, and white.
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Inscribed: In pencil: lower center, World's Fair; lower right, Hyman Katz; stamped in ink: FEDERAL ART PROJECT / NYC WPA

Wikidata ID

Q76551109

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