Subway and Heat

1939

Karl Schrag

Associated Names
Karl Schrag

Artist, American, 1912 - 1996

This is a drawing of passengers on a subway. The scene displays several individuals seated in a subway car. The composition is shaded extensively with cross-hatching techniques, giving depth and definition to the figures. The passengers appear to be in a relaxed state, with one gripping an overhead handrail, and others seated with eyes closed or resting on the side. The artwork captures the monotony and heat that might be associated with travel in a crowded subway environment. The texture and fine lines suggest a contemplative and somewhat serene atmosphere despite the bustle of urban transit.
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Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1971

  • Freundlich, August L. Karl Schrag: A Catalogue Raisonné of the Graphic Works 1939-1970. Syracuse: Syracuse University, 1971: 4.

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil: lower left, Subway and Heat; lower center, 10/50; lower right, Karl Schrag 1939.

Wikidata ID

Q76551849

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