Incredible Mid-Century American Original Pen + Ink on a Heavy Paperboard

Aerial view - rooftop perspective, likely New York City in the 1960s.

"La Bracca" - 51 Street E. of 8th Avenue
From the 5th Floor
Craft Students League

Artist signed in lower left - Rex Chait

Unframed, but present in a bold and very engaging 20th C. Style.

22.75" tall by 14.5" wide.

Strong Reds, Green, soft black and gray, and an incredible vertical orientation that gives this piece a presence well beyond its dimension.

From a very interesting and sophisticated private collection in Piedmont Virginia, filled with really good - and interesting - mid-century pieces.

In keeping with Aesop's fable, Fox and Crow's Motto is "Beware of False Flattery!" So, with each listing we offer a true confession about the item...

This is simply a great scene, very well executed. It's unique, makes a statement that is bigger than its modest dimensions, and - most important - presents as happy.

Seriously, the energy from this work is that of a happy artist, enjoying a fantastic studio on a beautiful day.

Not all mid-century works are positive as well as striking, and this one does both.

Charming! Frame it in a large scale presentation and give it a position of prominence under a light - and BOOM!


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Wonderful condition - bright, crisp, clean. Ready to finally frame and celebrate!

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Paper

Details:
Country of Origin: United States
Art Subjects: Cityscape
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Unframed

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Wonderful condition - bright, crisp, clean. Ready to finally frame and celebrate!