Remembrances of Things Past

c. 1935

Betty Waldo Parish

Associated Names
Betty Waldo Parish

Artist, American, 1910 - 1986

The image shows an elevated view of a cityscape, with various buildings filling the scene. There is no distinct horizon visible. The skyline consists of different tall structures with detailed outlines of windows and rooftops, creating a layered effect of buildings receding into the background. The technique involves intricate and varied lines for texture and depth. The sky has swirling lines suggesting movement, contrasting with the vertical forms of the buildings. The color palette is monochrome, with shades of black and white creating a dramatic impact. The buildings are detailed up close, becoming more abstract in the distance, blending into a dense urban mass. The artwork captures the complexity of city life through depictions of architecture and energetic line work.
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lower left in graphite: 4/23; lower center: Remembrance of Things Past; lower right: Betty Waldo Parish

Wikidata ID

Q76551611

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