Jan Matulka

Coney Island
1925

A black and white abstract illustration featuring a dynamic and bustling amusement park scene with various attractions, including roller coasters, Ferris wheels, and buildings with signage such as "BATHS," "LUNA," "MILE STEEPLECHASE," and "MILE SKY CHASER." The artwork is characterized by bold patterns, geometric shapes, and a sense of movement, evoking the energy of a fairground. The signature "Hartla 25" is visible in the bottom right corner.

A black and white abstract illustration featuring a dynamic and bustling amusement park scene with various attractions, including roller coasters, Ferris wheels, and buildings with signage such as "BATHS," "LUNA," "MILE STEEPLECHASE," and "MILE SKY CHASER." The artwork is characterized by bold patterns, geometric shapes, and a sense of movement, evoking the energy of a fairground. The signature "Hartla 25" is visible in the bottom right corner.

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Date
1925

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Pen, brush and ink, and graphite pencil on paper

Dimensions
Sheet: 13 9/16 × 16 7/8in. (34.4 × 42.9 cm)

Accession number
80.12

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Mrs. Lida Matulka

Rights and reproductions
© artist or artist’s estate

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Jan Matulka
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