The Drive, Central Park, c. 1905. William Glackens (American, 1870-1938). Oil on canvas; framed: x x cm (33 1/8 x 39 1/8 x 3 3/4 in.); unframed: x 81 cm (25 3/8 x 31 7/8 in.); former: 84 x 99 x cm (33 1/16 x 39 x 4 1/2 in.). Glackens derived much inspiration from New York’s Central Park, painting it several times during his early career. In this canvas he recorded the weekday ritual of wealthy Manhattanites parading through the park in their elegant horse-drawn carriages. This tradition drew spectators eager to witness the pageantry, and for all involved, it was an opp
The Drive, Central Park, c. 1905. William Glackens (American, 1870-1938). Oil on canvas; framed: x x cm (33 1/8 x 39 1/8 x 3 3/4 in.); unframed: x 81 cm (25 3/8 x 31 7/8 in.); former: 84 x 99 x cm (33 1/16 x 39 x 4 1/2 in.). Glackens derived much inspiration from New York’s Central Park, painting it several times during his early career. In this canvas he recorded the weekday ritual of wealthy Manhattanites parading through the park in their elegant horse-drawn carriages. This tradition drew spectators eager to witness the pageantry, and for all involved, it was an opportunity to see and be seen.
Size: 3400px × 2726px
Photo credit: © CMA/BOT / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Keywords:
