Pier #22 c. 1935 - 1943

"Pier #22" is a print created by American artist Max Mougel sometime between 1935 and 1943. The etching captures a scene of a busy New York harbor, featuring large cargo ships docked at a pier. Mougel's use of crosshatching and detailed lines brings a sense of depth and texture to the scene, emphasizing the intricate network of rigging and structural elements. The artist's signature can be seen in the lower right corner, and the Federal Art Project logo appears in the left corner, indicating the artwork's creation during the era of the Great Depression, when public art projects aimed to support artists and document everyday life.