Underpass c. 1936

"Underpass" is a 1936 lithograph by American artist Coreen Mary Spellman. Depicting a nighttime scene of an underpass, possibly a highway overpass, Spellman’s composition creates a feeling of isolation and mystery. Using a limited palette of greys and blacks, the image evokes the darkness of night, highlighted by the glow of the distant lights. The use of strong lines and geometric shapes is characteristic of her artistic style.