Architectural and Mechanical Art

Rectangular or curvilinear forms derived from recognizable architectural or mechanical prototypes; statically contained within the picture frame.

Crawford From the Bridge 1942

Crawford’s From the Bridge (1942), illustrated in the architectural and mechanical art collection alongside related works.

Lewandowski’s Christmas Tree (1950), illustrated in the architectural and mechanical art archive with related modern works.

Model’s Uptown (1947), illustrated in the architectural and mechanical art collection with links to related archive entries.

Robert Delaunay's Red Tower transforms the Eiffel Tower into a fractured structure surrounded by buildings, clouds, and light.

Fernand Léger's Railway Crossing combines cylinders, beams, and a directional sign in a compact image of mechanical structure.

Charles Demuth's Business combines a factory facade, sharply drawn shadows, and calendar markings in oil and graphite.