The City 1943

"The City" is a 1943 lithograph by American artist Lawrence Kupferman (1909-1982). The print features a bird's-eye perspective of a bustling cityscape, with buildings, bridges, and ships rendered in simplified lines. The cityscape's iconic structures are captured in a dynamic composition, reminiscent of the urban landscapes depicted by artists like George Grosz. The use of black and white enhances the sense of movement and depth, showcasing the artist's keen eye for detail and his ability to translate the visual complexities of the city onto the two-dimensional plane.