Museum Collections
Luce Center
Death Row, Harlem
Object Number:
2000.892
Date:
1997
Medium:
Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions:
Frame: 32 1/4 x 26 3/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 81.9 x 67 x 3.8 cm )
Image (viewable): 29 1/2 x 23 3/4 in. (74.9 x 60.3 cm)
Marks:
signature and date: lower left: "M. WINNAT / (c) 1997"
inscription: on back of canvas: "'DEATH ROW, HARLEM' / BY / MARC WINNAT / (c) 1997 MARC WINNAT / ALL RIGHTS RESERVED / WORLDWIDE / PAINTED / DEC. 1997 / NASHUA, N.H."
Description:
New York City architectural view from elevated platform of MetroNorth 125th Street station; train track visible in foreground, parallel to lower edge of canvas; facade of narrow red-brick building with nine windows (three rows of three) and fire escape immediately behind platform on the left; empty lot behind platform on the right; beige, red, and light blue buildings in the background.
Gallery Label:
According to the artist, the red-brick building and the one behind it have been torn down since this picture was painted.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.