Who painted River and City?

River and City was painted by Elbridge Gerry Peirce in 1925.

Where can I see River and City?

River and City is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artwork

River and City

Elbridge Gerry Peirce , 1925

River and City is a print by Elbridge Gerry Peirce. It dates from 1925 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1925.609
Credit line: Gift of Edward B. Greene

About this work

Overview

River and City is a 1925 print by Elbridge Gerry Peirce, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a turbulent cityscape with distorted buildings and entwined trees, conveying a sense of disorder and tension between the urban landscape and the turbulent sky.

Technique & Style

Characterized by dense, dark lines and intricate detail, the work showcases a complex, expressive style, with the artist's use of crisscrossed hatching creating a dynamic, chaotic atmosphere.