Heat Wave Interlude
Artist: Martin Lewis
Circa: 1946
Martin Lewis, the acclaimed American printmaker associated with the Ashcan School and urban realism, captured New York City with striking contrasts of light and shadow. Heat Wave Interlude depicts children playing in the spray of a fire hydrant on a sweltering summer day, their movements etched in sharp detail against the shimmering burst of water. Lewis was a master of drypoint and mezzotint, known for his ability to convey both atmosphere and narrative within the urban landscape.
Print Details:
Archival matte paper, 11"x17" untrimmed
Giclée reproduction of the original etching
Suitable for framing
Carefully packaged and shipped flat
Ideal for collectors of:
American printmakers and Ashcan School art
New York City street scenes
WPA-era realism and urban studies
Summer and seasonal artworks
Black-and-white fine art prints
Decor: urban loft, industrial, modern classic
A timeless glimpse of city life, alive with motion and cool relief on a hot day.
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