Manhattan, c. 1947, 117-1/8 x 48-9/16 in. ( x cm), Screenprinted linen, United States, 20th century, Manhattan depicts a cityscape complemented by a slice of park, likely New York City’s Central Park. It reflects the Midtown skyline, bustling with new architecture and business opportunities after World War II ended in 1945. A modern homeowner likely used this panel as a curtain in a large window, maybe referencing an urban scene outside

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Photo credit: © Penta Springs / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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