Zurich

Irene Aronson

Associated Names
Irene Aronson

Artist, American, 1918 - 1992

The image shows an elevated perspective of a cityscape dominated by intricate buildings and structures. Among them are tall spires and a clock tower. The linear, scratch-like brushstrokes form a complex web adding a dynamic quality to the scene. The color palette is monochromatic with stark black and white contrasts. Light and shadow patterns contribute to the urban landscape's depth and detail. In the distance, a mountainous landscape is suggested.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph on BFK Rives wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 27.5 × 22.2 cm (10 13/16 × 8 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 44.2 × 32.9 cm (17 3/8 × 12 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.40

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Purchased from the artist in 1961 by Lessing J. Rosenwald; gift to NGA, 1964.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"Irene Aronson" lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. ""Zurich"" lower left margin, graphite, artist's hand. "proof." lower center margin, graphite, artist's hand. Verso: none.

Markings

"National Gallery of Art" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1932d).

Watermarks

"BFK RIVES"

Wikidata ID

Q65508901

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