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New York Skyline the West Side with Hudson River - Vintage New York

Creator: Frank S. Hermann
Offered by: Robert Funk Fine Art

Description
Rooftop view of the upper West Side Manhattan as it looked in the 1930s. There is a rough indication of a billboard and a glimpse of the Hudson River. The cluster of buildings depicted function both as representation and abstraction painting. Signed lower right, Framed behind glass. The medium appears to be a mix of gouache and oil or perhaps some mixed media unique to the artist. There is some impasto evident. The work is best view under top gallery lighting to bring out color and detail

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States, New York
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Gouache and oil on board
Condition:	Fair. Condition is Good / Fair. There is some desaturation of color and scattered craqueleaur visble mostly on close inspection. Light surface grim.
Creation Date:	1935 circa
Styles / Movements:	Post Impressionism, Realism, Ashcan
Incollect Reference #:	721369

Dimensions

W.	18.25 in;	H.	13.5 in;
W.	46.36 cm;	H.	34.29 cm;

Message from Seller:

You'll find an eclectic group of art works at Robert Funk Fine Art. 45 years of experience has shaped Director Robert Funk's multi-perspective approach to presenting art. As an undergrad in painting, he studied with great teachers such as first-generation abstract expressionist Robert Richenburg and hyper-realist painter Janet Fish. In Graduate School he worked with famed critic E.C. Goossen and went on to work as a Photographer, New York Advertising Art Director, and Art Collector.