Modern and Contemporary Art Skating Rink, New York City Made in United States, North and Central Americac. 1906 William J. Glackens, American, 1870 - 1938 Oil on canvas * Gallery 119, American Art, first floor 1964-116-7 Gift of Meyer P. Potamkin and Vivian O. Potamkin, 2000 |
LabelThis famous painting records a bruising visit to an indoor roller-skating rink in New York that William Glackens, Robert Henri, and many of the other artists associated with The Eight made in April 1906. The hilarious evening, in which Glackens was the first to fall, encapsulates the artist’s fascination with the modern city and its popular attractions. Glackens’s efforts to chronicle the modern urban scene were rooted in his training as a Philadelphia newspaper reporter-illustrator, while the teachings of his mentor, Henri, are evident in the energetic paint handling and somber color range of the picture.* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
