Who painted Park Avenue, New York?

Park Avenue, New York was painted by William Walcot in 1923.

Where can I see Park Avenue, New York?

Park Avenue, New York is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

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Artwork

Park Avenue, New York

William Walcot , 1923

Park Avenue, New York is a print by William Walcot. It dates from 1923 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1960.225
Credit line: Gift of Leonard H. Davis

About this work

Overview

William Walcot’s 1923 print titled “Park Avenue, New York” captures a bustling urban scene. The work is part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art and presents a quick, sketch‑like rendering of a city street framed by tall, window‑filled buildings.

Subject & Meaning

The composition depicts a lively thoroughfare on Park Avenue, where pedestrians occupy the sidewalks and storefronts, while streetlights and balconies punctuate the façade. The scene reflects early‑20th‑century New York life, emphasizing the rhythm of everyday movement amid architectural variety.

Technique & Style

Executed with loose, rapid lines, the print conveys an impression of immediacy, as if the artist were sketching on location. Walcot emphasizes surface texture, rendering brick and stone with gestural strokes that suggest both structural detail and atmospheric depth.

History & Provenance

Created in 1923, the work entered the Cleveland Museum of Art’s holdings through acquisition (specific details of purchase are not recorded). It remains on view there, offering visitors a direct encounter with Walcot’s urban vision.