The artwork, titled “Bay Windows Snowy Day Lexington Ave,” was created by Martin Lewis in 1929. It presents a meticulously rendered scene that captures the essence of a snowy day on Lexington Avenue, encapsulated in a monochromatic palette typical of the early 20th-century urban landscapes.
The artwork portrays a wintry urban scene with snow gently falling on the street below. Dominating the right side of the composition are the bay windows of a building, which are blanketed with snow, adding a sense of dimension and focus. On the left side, a tall church steeple rises into the snowy sky, its presence providing a juxtaposition to the surrounding architectural elements. In the foreground, pedestrians equipped with umbrellas walk purposefully, their movements depicted against the swirling snowflakes. The street is lined with cars and a streetlamp occupies the center of the scene, adding to the overall atmosphere of a bustling yet harsh winter day in the city. The meticulous etching technique employed by Lewis enhances the texture of the snow and the realism of the urban environment, rendering the scene both vivid and evocative.
