Study for Mural for the Marine Transportation Building, New York World's Fair 1939

This study for a mural by Arshile Gorky, created in 1939, demonstrates the artist’s evolving style. Inspired by Cubism and Surrealism, Gorky utilizes fragmented shapes and geometric forms to depict elements of marine transportation. The work, characterized by bold colors and dynamic composition, served as a preparatory piece for a large-scale mural intended for the Marine Transportation Building at the 1939 New York World's Fair. Gorky’s abstract approach to representation reflects the dynamism of modern life and the expanding reach of technology during the era.