LEWIS, Martin

American (1881 – 1962) 

Tree, Manhattan, 1930

McCarron 87. Drypoint on laid paper. Edition of 91, including 10 trial proofs. Signed in pencil.

 12 ⅞ x  9 ⅞  inches  |  32.7  x  25.1  cm

Tree, Manhattan depicts a lone tree set against the urban landscape of New York. This work is characteristic of Lewis’ talent for combining atmospheric lighting, intricate detail, and human emotion. It contrasts the natural world of the tree with the man-made structures of Manhattan, possibly to highlight the tension between nature and urban development. Martin Lewis is well known for his manipulation of light and shadow,  and in this etching he creates a dramatic interplay between the dark buildings, the silhouetted tree, and the bonfire, adding depth and mood to the scene.

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