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New York Sky Line, Light Buildings

Childe Hassam

National Gallery of Art

The image features a cityscape with a cluster of buildings stretching towards the horizon. The skyline includes tall structures, with a tower topped by a flag standing out. The sketchy pencil strokes give the artwork an impressionistic quality, with a monochromatic color palette of black against a light beige background. Smaller buildings in the foreground contrast with the taller industrial structures in the distance. The sky is lightly sketched with horizontal lines suggesting clouds.

Artwork Details

Date
1918
Medium
lithograph in black on smooth wove paper
Dimensions
4000 × 2728 px
Public Domain
Yes
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