Untitled (New York City)

c. 1920s

Arthur Kales

Associated Names
Arthur Kales

Artist, American, 1882 - 1936

The image depicts a narrow urban alleyway flanked by tall buildings on both sides. The alley stretches into the distance, with a more illuminated area visible far ahead. The buildings create a tunnel-like effect, guiding the viewer's gaze. The photo has a grainy texture, giving it an atmospheric quality. The sepia tones create a vintage look, emphasizing shadow and light contrast. In the distance, faintly visible structures add depth to the urban environment.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bromoil print

  • Credit Line

    Corcoran Collection (Gift of Sharon Keim)

  • Dimensions

    image: 15.24 × 11.11 cm (6 × 4 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 28.26 × 21.59 cm (11 1/8 × 8 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2016.22.158

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Sharon Keim, Bethesda, MD; gift to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 2006; acquired by NGA, 2016.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by unknown hand, bottom center in graphite: 47.; on verso, by Corcoran Gallery of Art, bottom right: 2006.012.019

Wikidata ID

Q64144993

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