The artwork titled “1220 Quincy Street” was created by Lois Mailou Jones around 1953. It belongs to the Post-Impressionism art movement and is classified under the cityscape genre.
The artwork depicts a serene winter night in an urban neighborhood, capturing a moment where snow blankets parked cars and the surrounding landscape. The ethereal light from the houses’ windows casts a warm glow on the snow-covered scene, contrasting with the cool tones of the evening sky. The brushstrokes are expressive, imparting a sense of movement and texture to the snow and surrounding trees. The setting evokes a quiet, reflective mood, embodying the essence of a tranquil winter night in the city.
