Fantasia Americana, 1880

1943

Lawrence Edward Kupferman

Associated Names
Lawrence Kupferman

Artist, American, 1909 - 1982

The image shows a mixture of geometric shapes and curvilinear forms. There are intersecting lines creating the scene where a steam locomotive is emerging from a grand Victorian mansion, with hot air balloons hovering above in a cloudy sky. The checkered floor pattern extends into the distance, creating a surreal landscape. The combination of architectural details and the locomotive suggests a fantastical railway station. The hot air balloons add a whimsical touch, connecting to early airborne adventures.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 35.56 x 32.7 cm (14 x 12 7/8 in.)
    sheet: 39.05 x 35.4 cm (15 3/8 x 13 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5319


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1951

  • Contemporary American Prints, Berlin, Germany, 1951-1952.

Wikidata ID

Q65022992

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