Study for "The City from Greenwich Village," III c. 1922
johnsloan
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architectural sketch
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landscape illustration sketch
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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quirky sketch
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etching
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personal sketchbook
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architecture drawing
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sketchbook drawing
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sketchbook art
This is a preliminary study for John Sloan's painting "The City from Greenwich Village." Created circa 1922, it depicts a cityscape of New York City, focusing on a tall building and a train track running along the street below. Sloan's work, created in the early 20th century, embodies Ashcan School style, which captures the gritty realities of urban life, contrasting with the romanticism of Impressionism. This study reveals Sloan's process, showcasing his use of red chalk to sketch the scene with simplified lines and forms. The study highlights the dynamism of city life and the growing infrastructure of early 20th-century New York.
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