Flying Over Manhattan

1948

Nathaniel Dirk

Associated Names
Nathaniel Dirk

Artist, American, 1896 - 1961

The artwork depicts a cityscape from an elevated viewpoint. The horizon is centered in the composition with a colorful sky transitioning from cool blues to soft oranges and pinks. The city is portrayed abstractly with vibrant brushstrokes conveying movement and energy. Two bridges are visible, adding depth and scale to the scene. The color palette includes deep blues, purples, and warm urban lighting against lighter tones of water and sky. Buildings and natural elements are subtly portrayed in muted tones with hints of green and brown.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

John Bernstein, Newark; gift to NGA, 2011

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in purple watercolor: N Dirk; upper left verso in graphite: Remember / David Warnock / Rosana; center verso in graphite: 785 / Flying over Manhattan

Markings

BS: Arches Paper

Wikidata ID

Q64618159

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