Aaron Bohrod

Chicago Junk Yard
1935

A detailed painting depicts an urban scene framed by the dark wooden beams of an overhead structure. In the foreground, a street with cobblestone texture is visible, and a few people are seen going about their day. A woman in a red coat stands near a yellow barrel, while a group of individuals, including a child, interact near the center. Dogs and ducks are also part of the scene, adding a touch of everyday life. The background features a variety of buildings, some with wooden siding and others with brick facades. Advertisements and signs, such as "CLEANSER" and "WE PAY THE HIGHEST PRICES FOR JUNK," are painted on the walls, suggesting a commercial area. Snow piles up in certain areas, indicating a winter setting. The painting has a realistic yet slightly whimsical quality, capturing a moment in time within a bustling community.

A detailed painting depicts an urban scene framed by the dark wooden beams of an overhead structure. In the foreground, a street with cobblestone texture is visible, and a few people are seen going about their day. A woman in a red coat stands near a yellow barrel, while a group of individuals, including a child, interact near the center. Dogs and ducks are also part of the scene, adding a touch of everyday life. The background features a variety of buildings, some with wooden siding and others with brick facades. Advertisements and signs, such as "CLEANSER" and "WE PAY THE HIGHEST PRICES FOR JUNK," are painted on the walls, suggesting a commercial area. Snow piles up in certain areas, indicating a winter setting. The painting has a realistic yet slightly whimsical quality, capturing a moment in time within a bustling community.

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Date
1935

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Opaque watercolor on board

Dimensions
Sheet (Irregular): 14 15/16 × 19 1/2in. (37.9 × 49.5 cm)

Accession number
36.11

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase

Rights and reproductions
© Estate of Aaron Bohrod / Licensed by VAGA at Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

API
artworks/1931

Aaron Bohrod
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