City by Night c. 1930

"City by Night" is a woodblock print created in 1930 by American artist H. Paulson Legg. The print depicts a tall, imposing skyscraper against a backdrop of a stylized night sky. Legg's use of black and white creates a stark contrast, emphasizing the building's architectural details and highlighting the city's urban landscape. The simplified geometric shapes and stylized lines characteristic of the Art Deco style, prevalent during the 1920s and 1930s, are evident in the print's design. This artwork captures the essence of a bustling city at night, showcasing the allure of the urban environment during a period of rapid modernization.