Fourteenth Street, NY 1927

William Wolfson's "Fourteenth Street, NY" is a print. It’s all about the scratchy, intimate textures of a city scene. The image is teeming with people, and the city feels alive. The physical marks create a sense of depth and movement, almost like a blurry snapshot of a bustling street. Look at the details in the clothing and faces, the artist's marks capture the textures and characters of the subjects. There’s an area on the right side of the image that looks like a child running, or dancing. It’s slightly out of focus, which adds to the sense of movement. It brings to mind the work of artists like Edward Hopper, who captured the loneliness and beauty of urban life. Each artist explores the nuances of everyday life, inviting us to reflect on the complexities of human experience.