Who created "(Underpass--New York)"?

(Underpass--New York) was created by Unidentified (American) in 1933-1934.

When was "(Underpass--New York)" created?

This artwork was created 1933-1934.

What medium is "(Underpass--New York)"?

(Underpass--New York) is Painting-Mixed Media.

Is "(Underpass--New York)" in the public domain?

Yes, (Underpass--New York) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

(Underpass--New York)

Unidentified (American)

1933-1934

Medium

Painting-Mixed Media

Classification

Painting-Mixed Media

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the Internal Revenue Service through the General Services Administration

Accession Number

1962.8.41

Tags

bridgeNew Yorkroadnight

About this artwork

The street and sidewalks are empty; not a person, car, or even a stray dog is to be seen. What is the viewer supposed to see in this unpopulated street illuminated by glowing street lamps? Do the yellow street sign and the modest fireplug have some unexpected significance? The real subject of the painting turns out to be a newly built underpass designed to safely route cars under the train tracks in Binghamton, New York. During the 1930s several underpasses around Binghamton were upgraded by fed...

About the Artist

Unidentified (American) ( ) · 1851 –1899

1851–1899

(Underpass--New York)

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