Planning in Central Park
c. 1925
Medium
etching
Dimensions
image: 178 x 248 mm paper: 238 x 311 mm
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Accession Number
2008.115.5117
Art Historical Context
Irving Wolfson's *Planning in Central Park* (c. 1925) is a delicate etching that evokes the vibrant energy of 1920s New York City. Measuring 178 x 248 mm (image) on paper sized 238 x 311 mm, this print from the National Gallery of Art's Reba and Dave Williams Collection captures a thoughtful scene within one of America's most beloved urban oases. The title suggests a moment of strategizing or reflection amid the park's winding paths and greenery, offering a glimpse into everyday life during the Jazz Age. Etching, Wolfson's chosen medium, highlights the precision of intaglio printmaking: lines...