World's Fair Panorama

c. 1939

William Sanger

Associated Names
William Sanger

Artist, German, born 1875

This image shows a panoramic view of a busy scene with people engaged in various activities. The perspective is slightly elevated, providing a view over the heads of the individuals towards an outdoor exhibition or fair. The background features jagged mountain peaks as a backdrop. The art style includes intricate brushstrokes or etch lines to emphasize textures, particularly in the mountains and architecture. The color scheme is mostly black, gray, and white, giving a classic quality to the image. A large circular structure is visible in the distance, possibly a globe. The background includes rock formations and bridges, enhancing the sense of depth and scale in the scene.
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Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, Worlds Fair Panorama; lower right, William Sanger.Stamped in ink: lower left, FEDERAL ART PROJECT NYC WPA (in caps).

Wikidata ID

Q76551827

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