Forty-second Street NY
1923
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1923
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a busy city street packed with tall buildings. Horse-drawn carriages and people fill the road, while skyscrapers tower in the background. The artist used quick, loose lines to capture the energy of the scene, leaving some areas sketchy and others more defined. One detail stands out: the sign for "Six Harpers" in the middle of the buildings, hinting at a store or theater. The drawing feels alive, like the artist was trying to freeze a moment of movement in time. If you like this style, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art for more works like it.
