Backyards of Broadway 1926

Editor: This is Louis Lozowick's "Backyards of Broadway," an undated lithograph held at the Harvard Art Museums. I'm struck by the almost oppressive geometry of the buildings, how do you interpret this work? Curator: Lozowick's urban landscapes often explore the alienation of modern life. Notice the elevated perspective; how does this viewpoint shape our understanding of the city and its inhabitants? Editor: It does create a sense of detachment, as if we're observing from a distance. Curator: Exactly. Consider also the socio-political context of the time. How might this imagery reflect broader anxieties or aspirations of the era? Editor: It definitely speaks to the starkness and impersonality of urban life. I see it now. Curator: I’m glad we could explore the themes and historical considerations.