Artwork
Basin Street
Basin Street is an oil painting by the American Folk Art artist Remo Farruggio. It dates from 1938 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
Created in 1938, the work reflects the social realist tendencies of its era, using straightforward figuration to document everyday American scenes.
Basin Street depicts a man on a city street with buildings, capturing an urban scene. The title references the famous New Orleans thoroughfare associated with jazz culture and nightlife, suggesting the painting engages with themes of city life and possibly the musical heritage of the American South. The solitary male figure amid the built environment may evoke the experience of the individual within the modern urban landscape.
Created in 1938, the work reflects the social realist tendencies of its era, using straightforward figuration to document everyday American scenes.
Technique & Style
Remo Farruggio's Basin Street, executed in 1938, is an oil painting on canvas. The work depicts a street scene featuring a man, a building, and the street itself, suggesting a representational approach to urban subject matter. The specific handling of the paint surface is not detailed in the available records. The piece is part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
History & Provenance
Basin Street was created in 1938 by Remo Farruggio. Executed in oil paint on canvas, the work depicts a street scene featuring a man and a building. The painting is currently held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The commission details and full chain of ownership prior to its museum acquisition are not detailed in the available records.
Overview
Remo Farruggio's oil painting, Basin Street, created in 1938, captures an urban streetscape. The work presents a view of city buildings lining a thoroughfare, where a solitary individual stands. This painting is part of the collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, offering a glimpse into a specific moment in the artist's career and his engagement with city life.
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