Paysages urbains (Cityscapes)

1930

Stanley William Hayter

Associated Names
Stanley William Hayter
Artist, British, 1901 - 1988
Paul Haasen
Printer, French, active 20th century
Editions des Quatre Chemins
Publisher
This is a photograph of a book cover. The cover is primarily a beige or light grey color with signs of aging such as spots and discolorations. Attached to the top right is a rectangular paper label with text in French. The label has a black border and includes the title "Paysages Urbains," the author "S. W. Hayter," and publishing information "Éditions Des Quatre Chemins Paris." The book is tied with a beige string at the top right corner.

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The image shows a view looking up a steep street lined with angular, overlapping buildings. The perspective is from the lower part of the street, angled upwards towards the top. The horizon is not prominently defined. The focus is on the architectural structures and the steep slope of the street. Cross-hatching and sharp, defined lines give texture and depth to the buildings. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of gray and black for contrast and detail, emphasizing light and shadow. Close to us, the street and building facades dominate with strong linear angles. The eye is led up the slope towards less detailed structures in the distance. The technique creates a dynamic and somewhat abstract urban environment.

La Villette

Stanley William Hayter, Paul Haasen, Editions des Quatre Chemins
1930
This is a drawing of a surreal street scene. The drawing shows a narrow alley or path bordered by a brick wall on one side and an undefined boundary on the other. In the foreground, a human-like form is sprawled diagonally across the path, drawn with sketchy lines. Lines or cables cut across the image in an abstract manner. The background features trees and indistinct structures, contributing to a feeling of disquiet or surrealism within an urban environment.

Père Lachaise

Stanley William Hayter, Paul Haasen, Editions des Quatre Chemins
1930
The image showcases a series of rectangular shapes that form the facade of a building, with bold lines defining the edges and windows. Within these shapes, a distorted human-like figure appears to be standing on one of the window ledges. The composition resembles urban architecture with exaggerated perspectives and angles, emphasizing its abstract nature. The scene is reminiscent of a cityscape under a bright circle in the sky.

Rue d'Assas

Stanley William Hayter, Paul Haasen, Editions des Quatre Chemins
1930

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1991

  • Art for the Nation: Gifts in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1991, pp. 330-331, repro.

Bibliography

1991

  • Art for the Nation: Gifts in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art. Washington, DC: National Gallery of Art, 1991: p. 330.

Inscriptions

printed on adhered label: S. W. Hayter / Paysages Urbains / Suite de six pointe-seches / Editions des quatre chemins / Paris

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