Stuyvesant Square

1923

Sir Muirhead Bone

Associated Names
Muirhead Bone

Artist, Scottish, 1876 - 1953

The image shows a rooftop view overlooking a cityscape. The perspective is from an elevated position near the edge of a rooftop. There are three potted plants along the edge of the roof. A large chimney dominates the left side, reaching toward the top. The horizon is defined by rooftops and treetops in the distance. In the background, buildings blend into the night sky. The scene is depicted with dark shading, giving it a late-hour ambiance. The style features dark charcoal or graphite brushstrokes, creating a soft texture. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of grey and black.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.8 x 26 cm (13 11/16 x 10 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.1593


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left: M Bone. 1923; in unknown hand, lower right verso: Stuyvesant Square N.Y.; in later hand, lower left verso: WC 1649 /c 4602; lower center verso: 59

Wikidata ID

Q64632408

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