U.N. (The United Nations)

1953

Herbert Lawrence Block

Associated Names
Herbert Lawrence Block

Artist, American, 1909 - 2001

This is a drawing of a building casting a shadow. The drawing depicts a modern skyscraper with a rectangular form and a grid-like pattern on its facade. A flag with the letters "U.N." is shown flying on top of the building. The shadow cast on the building resembles a hooded figure. Surrounding the skyscraper are smaller, traditionally styled buildings, possibly representing an urban setting. The contrast between the shadow and the building's design, along with the minimalistic use of lines and shading, gives the drawing a dramatic feel.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite and brush and black ink, heightened with white

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 54.9 x 36.5 cm (21 5/8 x 14 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.355


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Purchased from the artist in 1960 by Lessing J. Rosenwald; gift to NGA, 1964.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right: HERBLOCK / @1953 THE WASHINGTON POST CO.

Wikidata ID

Q64574081

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