a painting of a city with tall buildings

Church Street El 1920 Charles Sheeler (American, 1883–1965) America, 20th century Oil on canvas Framed: 60 x 67.5 x 6 cm (23 5/8 x 26 9/16 x 2 3/8 in.); Unframed: 41 x 48.5 cm (16 1/8 x 19 1/8 in.) Mr. and Mrs. William H. Marlatt Fund 1977.43 Capturing the soaring heights of New York City, this painting is a dramatic bird's-eye view of Broadway and Wall Street, showing a conglomeration of buildings at left and center, and the Church Street elevated train at right.