1911
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
New York Street Scene is a 1911 chalk by Jerome Myers, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a city street corner with a tall streetlamp in the center. Two people stand near a doorway on the left, one holding what looks like a bag. Buildings line the street, with large windows and balconies, and a few cars parked nearby. The drawing is loose and quick, with lots of hatching to show light and shadow. The artist used black chalk on paper, which gives it a rough, sketchy feel. The focus is on shapes and lines rather than smooth details. Next, look up the artist Myers, Jerome to see more of his work.
Jerome Myers (March 20, 1867 – June 19, 1940) was an American artist and writer associated with the Ashcan School, particularly known for his sympathetic depictions of the urban landscape and its people.
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