Astoria, Long IslandReginald Marsh · 1927
Contemporary Realism
1927
35.0 x 51.0 cm
Reginald Marsh (1898 – 1954)
Reginald Marsh (1898-1954) was an American painter famed for his realistic depictions of 1920s & 30s New York City life. Explore his iconic scenes of Coney Island, burlesque, and the Bowery—a key Social Realist artist capturing urban energy & societa
About this artwork
- Title: Astoria, Long Island
- Artist: Reginald Marsh
- Year: 1927
- Original dimensions: 35.0 x 51.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Movement: Contemporary Realism
- Corpus context: documenting urban life, hudson river school echoes
- Main color: Putty
- Keywords: vintage steamship scene, black and white watercolo, industrial heritage art
Questions & Answers
What color harmony does "Astoria, Long Island" by Reginald Marsh display?
The color harmony of "Astoria, Long Island" is recorded as unified palette.
What level of contrast does "Astoria, Long Island" by Reginald Marsh show?
The light-dark contrast of "Astoria, Long Island" is recorded as statement. Contrast describes how strongly light and dark areas differ.
In which movement and which era is "Astoria, Long Island" by Reginald Marsh placed?
"Astoria, Long Island" by Reginald Marsh is placed in the Contemporary Realism movement, within the Modern era of its creator.