Untitled

Untitled

Fairfield Porter

1972

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This street scene shows a busy city corner with tall buildings, a bus labeled "Houston 1X," and people walking. The colors are flat and bright—pink, green, and orange buildings stand out against a pale background. Signs for a bank and a street name ("E 20 St") are visible, along with a few storefronts and a traffic light. The buildings look simplified, almost like cut-out shapes, giving the scene a fresh, modern feel. The artist used clean lines and bold colors to capture the city’s energy. Want to know more? Look up lithography.

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