Rascacielos
circa 1920
Joseph Stella, an Italian immigrant utterly captivated by the electric energy of New York City, captures the dizzying height of the urban canyon here. The dark, looming grey buildings frame a jagged slice of bright blue sky, making the viewer feel tiny beneath the architectural giants. This watercolor study showcases his Modernist style, turning modern engineering into almost religious, geometric monuments. Stella often viewed the skyscraper as a modern cathedral, a symbol of America's new power and spiritual ambition.
- Technique
- Watercolor and pencil
- Material
- Paper
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