Artwork
East Side Junk Shop
East Side Junk Shop is an ink print by Jerome Myers. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
East Side Junk Shop is an etching created by Jerome Myers around 1910. It depicts a junk shop on New York City's East Side.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a brick junk shop with a sign reading 'Rags' above the door, surrounded by discarded items. Myers' work often sympathetically portrayed urban life, capturing everyday scenes in New York City.
Technique & Style
The etching is rendered in black and white, with detailed depictions of the shop's architecture and surrounding clutter. Myers' attention to detail is evident in the rendering of the stairs and junk outside the shop.
History & Provenance
Jerome Myers was associated with the Ashcan School, a group of artists known for their gritty urban scenes. He played a key role in organizing the 1913 Armory Show, which introduced modernist art to the United States.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jerome Myers (March 20, 1867 – June 19, 1940) was an American artist and writer associated with the Ashcan School, particularly known for his sympathetic depictions of the urban landscape and its people.
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