Hurdy gurdy ballet
1928
Though Glenn O. Coleman experimented with Cubism, this lively print showcases his keen eye for urban realism in 1920s New York. In the center, a group of young girls dances in a circle, illuminated like performers on a stage, while a hurdy-gurdy man cranks out tunes from his cart to provide the rhythm. The background is packed with the grit of city life—looming skyscrapers, an elevated train, and signs for an 'Italian Restaurant' and 'Opera.' It’s a wonderful snapshot of childhood joy briefly taking over the busy, crowded pavement.
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