Artwork
Trinity Church and Wall Street
Trinity Church and Wall Street is an oil painting by the Regionalist artist Bertram Hartman. It dates from 1929 and is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.
About this work
Overview
Trinity Church and Wall Street is a 1929 oil painting by American artist C. Bertram Hartman, capturing a cityscape of New York's financial district with Trinity Church as a central element.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays Trinity Church's steeple, topped with a gold cross, amidst surrounding skyscrapers, including one with a distinctive green dome. A brown building with a green roof is prominently situated to the church's left. The composition highlights the church as a enduring landmark within the bustling urban landscape.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work exhibits characteristics of the Regionalism movement, emphasizing everyday American scenes. The palette features a blue sky with white clouds, contributing to a sense of vibrancy amidst the urban bustle.
History & Provenance
Created in 1929 by C. Bertram Hartman, an active painter of the early to mid-20th century, the painting's provenance details are not specified here.
Context
Trinity Church and Wall Street reflects the Regionalist focus on depicting American life, in this case, the juxtaposition of historic religious architecture with the burgeoning financial district of New York City.
Legacy
As a work of Regionalist art, it contributes to the movement's narrative of American identity through urban and rural landscapes, though specific impact or notable exhibitions of this piece are not detailed.
Artist & collection
Artist
C. Bertram Hartman (1882–1960) was an American oil and watercolor painter. His paintings are exhibited in museums in the United States.
