Lower Manhattan

1910

Alfred Stieglitz

Associated Names
Alfred Stieglitz

Artist, American, 1864 - 1946

The image shows a city skyline silhouetted against the sky, viewed from a body of water. The horizon line is low in the composition, marked by the buildings and waterfront. Above, the sky has soft clouds with gentle brushstrokes. The color palette is monochromatic with grays and sepia tones. Smoke rises from the city in delicate trails. In the water, a small boat with a tall smokestack is visible.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    photogravure

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon

  • Dimensions

    image: 16 x 19.8 cm (6 5/16 x 7 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 16.5 x 20.4 cm (6 1/2 x 8 1/16 in.)
    mount: 20.3 x 30.2 cm (8 x 11 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2009.128.3

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mary and Dan Solomon, Monarch Beach, CA; gift to NGA, 2009.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64037596

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