Civic Repertory c. 1935 - 1943

"Civic Repertory" is a print created by Harry LeRoy Taskey, an artist active between 1935 and 1943, and depicts a city street scene with a theater building in the foreground. Taskey captures the architectural details of the building in great detail, using shading to create a sense of depth. The building's columns and pediment are prominent, and the artist's emphasis on the "Civic Repertory" sign adds to the image's sense of urban vitality. The inclusion of pedestrians and a vendor in the foreground suggests a bustling scene, evoking a sense of city life. The print's stylistic approach to the subject matter, with its emphasis on realism and detail, positions Taskey as a representative of the American realist movement.