Sixth Avenue and Thirtieth Street

1908

John Sloan

Associated Names
John Sloan

Artist, American, 1871 - 1951

The image depicts a woman walking along a street surrounded by several other individuals. She is facing slightly to the left engaging with the people around her. The woman has distinct facial features and her hair is styled underneath a large, elaborate hat. She is dressed in a long dress and carrying an item resembling a closed umbrella or parasol. Around her, there are several people, including a group of children, one of whom is seated in a stroller. On the left side of the image, a crouched figure is next to a building wall, possibly a child, looking toward the viewer. The background shows urban buildings with architectural details typical of an early 20th-century cityscape, including signs and street structures. The street scene is bustling, capturing the atmosphere of a busy urban setting.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph in black with crayon

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 35.2 x 27.9 cm (13 7/8 x 11 in.)
    sheet: 44.6 x 37 cm (17 9/16 x 14 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1947.7.109

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Morse 1969, no. 142


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1971

  • John Sloan, 1871-1951, traveling exh. organized by National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 6 venues, 1971-1972, no. 58.

Bibliography

1969

  • Morse, Peter. John Sloan's Prints: A Catalogue Raisonné of the Etchings, Lithographs, and Posters. New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 1969, p. 156-158, no. 142.

Wikidata ID

Q65079883

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