The SubwayGeorge Clair Tooker · 1950
Acrylic On Canvas- WallArt
- Magic Realism
1950
47.0 x 93.0 cm
Whitney Museum of American Art
George Clair Tooker (1920 – 2011)
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About this artwork
- Title: The Subway
- Artist: George Clair Tooker
- Year: 1950
- Original dimensions: 47.0 x 93.0 cm
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Whitney Museum of American Art
- Movement: Magic Realism
- Medium: Acrylic On Canvas
- Medium type: WallArt
Questions & Answers
At what size is "The Subway" suggested for a living room?
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What atmosphere would a reproduction of "The Subway" by George Clair Tooker bring to a room?
"The Subway" by George Clair Tooker has a calm atmosphere and is recommended for a living room. The mood is what the work brings to the space around it.
Who is the artist behind "The Subway"?
"The Subway" is attributed to George Clair Tooker.
Did "The Subway" stay in its artist's homeland?
Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. The artist's birth country is United States of America, and the museum holding the original is in United States of America.
When was "The Subway" made?
"The Subway" dates from 1950. The date places the work within George Clair Tooker's career and its era.
What was George Clair Tooker's age when "The Subway" was created?
When "The Subway" was created in 1950, George Clair Tooker - born in 1920 - was 30 years old.
How strong are the colors of "The Subway"?
"The Subway" by George Clair Tooker is recorded with a subtle color saturation and a balanced intensity.