Bus No. 7, New York, New York

1950, printed 1980

Louis Faurer

Associated Names
Louis Faurer

Artist, American, 1916 - 2001

The image shows a nighttime city scene as seen through the rear window of a vehicle. The view includes a crowded street illuminated by neon signs and ads, with cars and people visible. The horizon is marked by the tops of buildings and signs in the distance. The black-and-white color scheme creates contrast between the bright billboards and the dark surroundings. The interior of the vehicle, including the window frame and part of a seat or railing, adds context to the scene.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. David C. Ruttenberg, Chicago, IL; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

center verso in graphite: Bus No. 7, New York, N.Y., 1950 / c Louis Faurer / 1980

Wikidata ID

Q64157564

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