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Reginald Marsh (American, 1898-1954) Lower Manhattan, 1930 Oil on canvas mounted on masonite 24 x 48 in. Edward W. Root Bequest, 57.195 |
A Town So Great They Named It Twice
New York, New York has inspired generations of writers, musicians, filmmakers and artists. A Town So Great celebrates this maddening and beautiful muse with paintings and works on paper from the Museum’s collection.
Interpretive material includes audioguide commentary and excerpts from literature by authors such as John Dos Passos and Don Delillo. Visitors are invited to add their remarks about the city and its songs, movies, and stories in the guest notebook or on the audioguide.
William C. Palmer (American, 1906-87)
Washington Square, New York, 1928-29-32,
Oil on canvas 68 ½ x 20 in. (each panel)
Gift of the artist, 87.16