Untitled (Subway Under Construction) c. 1940
print, etching
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cityscape
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realism
Hyman William Katz's *Untitled (Subway Under Construction)* is a 1940 etching depicting a scene of urban construction. The print shows a city street with tall buildings and a subway station under construction, as seen from a nearby street level. The artist captures the dynamism of the scene with his detailed depiction of the wooden construction, highlighting the structural aspects and the figures of workers. Katz's work reflects his interest in the modern cityscape, using his artistic talent to represent the growth and change of the city, a popular motif in American art during this period.
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