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View of Manhattan From a Tugboat
A1972.28.3
A wood engraving depicting the view of Manhattan from a tugboat docked in New York Harbor rendered in the quintessential Art Deco/Works Public Administration style. Edition number 18 of 50.
Henry Glintenkamp (1887-1946) was born in Augusta, New Jersey. He attended the National Academy of Design before studying under Robert Henri. Glintenkamp is known mostly for his anti-war illustrations along with his landscape and urban scene paintings. He was a part of many American artistic movements, traveled extensively throughout Europe, was an art instructor, and was a socialist.
Artist: Henry J. Glintenkamp (1887 - 1946)
Title: View of Manhattan From a Tugboat
Medium: Engraving on paper
Dates: 1935
Dimensions: 9.25 in. x 6.25 in.
Signature/Inscription: Glintenkamp; Front - Lower right; Artist's symbol is also in plate.
Culture: American
Accession Number: A1972.28.3
Credit: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. Socolow
Tags: 20th century, art deco, cityscape, engraving, glintenkamp, manhattan, new york harbor, print, tugboat, works on paper
