View of the Skyline of New York from Central Park

1947

American 20th Century

Associated Names
This watercolor painting shows a view from an elevated position, looking over a park area towards the cityscape beyond. The horizon line is obscured by large trees in the vicinity and the tall buildings rising in the distance. The style exhibits expressive and loose brushstrokes, suggesting forms rather than sharply defining them. The painting features a soft and subdued color palette, with gentle greens, blues, and touches of earthy tones. The scene closest to us includes clusters of people engaging in various activities on the grassy expanse, while larger structures loom faintly in the background, their edges blurred as they meet the sky.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.8 x 39.5 cm (11 5/16 x 15 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1974.12.1


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: [Baudelli?]; lower right in graphite: New York,1947

Wikidata ID

Q64535356