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The year 1929, the year this painting was created, was a very difficult one for New Yorkers. The economic depression that engulfed the country impelled many to seek solace in the seductive world of entertainment. The Cathedrals of Broadway represents a tribute to the world of spectacle, as it existed only in New York. Stettheimer expertly captures the magical atmosphere of musical melodies, neon lights, dancers, and fantasy, a chaotic atmosphere that she celebrated in her work and her life. | |||||||||||
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Cathedrals of Broadway, 1929 Florine Stettheimer (American, 18711944) Oil on canvas; 60 1/8 x 50 1/8 in. (152.7 x 127.3 cm) The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York Gift of Ettie Stettheimer, 1953 (53.24.3) |
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