Chinatown, N.Y.

c. 1937

Hans Alexander Mueller

Associated Names
Hans Alexander Mueller

Artist, American, 1888 - 1962

The image depicts a street scene featuring a bustling urban area with tall buildings on both sides. Various signboards advertising Chinese restaurants and bars, such as "Lee's Bar" and "Chinese Restaurant," are displayed on the buildings. The artwork uses strong and graphic brushstrokes, resembling a woodcut or linocut print, with sharp edges and high contrast between dark and light areas. The color palette is dominated by shades of blue, black, and white, creating a dramatic visual effect. The scene showcases figures on the street that add to the dynamic qualities of the composition.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    wood engraving in black and blue on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    image: 12 × 11 cm (4 3/4 × 4 5/16 in.)
    sheet: 20 × 15.4 cm (7 7/8 × 6 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1980.45.1083


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

"H.A.M." lower right margin, graphite, artist's hand. "Chinatown N.Y." lower left margin, graphite, artist's hand. Not dated. Verso: none.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q65569082

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