The artwork titled “Skyscrapers” was created by Charles Sheeler in the year 1922. It belongs to the Precisionism art movement and is classified under the cityscape genre.
The artwork presents a meticulously precise depiction of urban architecture, showcasing tall, geometric skyscrapers. The buildings are rendered in sharp, clean lines with an emphasis on form and structure, embodying the Precisionist style. The composition effectively conveys the grandeur and imposing nature of city architecture through the use of contrasting light and shadow, highlighting the verticality and the modernist spirit of the early 20th century cityscape. The color palette is dominated by muted tones of beige, brown, and gray, which enhance the industrial and streamlined aesthetic of the scene.
