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Albert Bloch

American, 1882 - 1961

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The image shows a bridge arching over a river or canal, with industrial buildings, a water tower, and a tall chimney visible in the background. Brushstrokes are fine and detailed, creating a realistic depiction with an etching technique. The color palette is monochromatic, primarily brown and tan. Vegetation grows along the embankment, and reflections of the structures ripple on the water's surface. — Albert Bloch, Waterfront, 1936, etching, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.2072

Waterfront

Albert Bloch · 1936 · etching · 1943.3.2072

The image depicts an urban scene with tall buildings that dominate both sides. The horizon is not distinct, blending with the distant cityscape and a sky progressing from light to dark. Shadowed structures are cast in a patchwork of light and dark tones. The brushstrokes appear graphic and precise, defining architectural forms with clarity and contrast. The color palette is monochromatic, using various shades of grey to create an interplay of light and shadow, emphasizing architectural forms and depth in the scene. — Albert Bloch, Southern Exposure, 1934, aquatint, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.2073

Southern Exposure

Albert Bloch · 1934 · aquatint · 1943.3.2073