Subway 1950

"Subway" (1950) is a black and white lithograph by Grevis Whitaker Melville (1904-1996). The artwork depicts a stylized geometric abstraction of the urban environment. The image is composed of overlapping planes and forms, suggestive of buildings, tunnels, and other architectural elements. The artist uses lines, shading, and subtle patterns to create a sense of depth and movement. The work is an example of the artist’s use of abstraction to capture the dynamic energy of modern life.