Five Corners Near Wall Street

1924, printed 1981

Ralph Steiner

Associated Names
Ralph Steiner

Artist, American, 1899 - 1986

This is a photograph of tall city buildings. The photograph captures several towering buildings from a low angle, looking upwards towards the sky. The perspective emphasizes the height and grandeur of the structures against a light sky. The architecture is detailed with numerous windows and intricate designs around the edges. The monochromatic tone adds to the timeless quality of the image. Shadows and contrasts highlight architectural elements, drawing the eye along the lines of the buildings rising into the open sky.
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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Robert and Brenda Edelson, Baltimore, MD; gift to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1995; acquired by NGA, 2015.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2007

  • Modernism: Designing a New World 1914–1939, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, March 17–July 29, 2007

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, center in graphite: Ralph Steiner / neg. 1924 / pt. 1981; by Corcoran Gallery of Art, bottom right: 1995.9.11

Wikidata ID

Q64158881

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