New York Sky Line, Light Buildings
1918
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1918
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
New York Sky Line, Light Buildings is a 1918 ink by Childe Hassam, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see a cityscape with tall buildings and a flag on top of one tower. The scene is in black and light beige, which creates a nice contrast. The contrast between the detailed buildings and the lightly sketched clouds is interesting because it shows how the artist focused on the city. The artist used simple lines to draw the clouds, which makes them look soft. This simplicity makes the buildings stand out more. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: lithography.
