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Preview image of work. etching on paper,  The Gray Shafts 35455

2017.56.747

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The Gray Shafts

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Artist

Walter Pach (New York, New York, 1883 – 1958, New York, New York)

Title

The Gray Shafts

Creation Date

1918

Century

early 20th century

Dimensions

5 3/4 x 3 7/8 in. (14.61 x 9.84 cm)

Object Type

print

Creation Place

North America, United States

Medium and Support

etching on paper

Credit Line

Gift of Francis M. Naumann and Marie T. Keller

Copyright

This artwork may be under copyright. For further information, please consult the Museum’s Copyright Terms and Conditions.

Accession Number

2017.56.747

Object Description

Total of 24 prints, all of the same plate size, though sheet size varies; 4 are matted. All are signed and dated within print, UR: Pach 1918. Some have title written in pencil, The Gray Shafts. All are signed, dated, and /or numbered in pencil below image.
View of several tall buildings in New York City. In foreground, a low pyramidal roof, parapet, and chimneys suggesting the view is from a low rooftop.

18 prints from edition of 50, all signed, numbered, and dated; 3 are matted.
2 trial proofs
4 unnumbered prints, signed and dated beneath print
Some prints inscribed with additional marks including prices, inventory numbers, titles, or other.
Matted print 24/50 is inscribed for Nikifora, / Walter Pach / 311 with the titled, all below image.
See images attached to EmbARK record.s

Additional Media

Additional Image recto
recto


Keywords: cityscape   image of New York City