West Forty-Second Street, Night 1922

"West Forty-Second Street, Night" is a 1922 etching by American artist John Taylor Arms. Known for his detailed depictions of urban landscapes, Arms captures the bustling energy of New York City with a focus on the towering skyscrapers and brightly lit billboards lining the street. The artist's use of tonal variation and subtle lines effectively conveys the atmosphere of a nighttime cityscape, emphasizing the contrast between light and shadow, and drawing the viewer's eye towards the illuminated billboards.