New York Broadway c. 1925

George Briard's image of New York Broadway is brought to life through the use of etching on paper. The crisp lines seem to vibrate with energy, capturing the hustle and bustle of the city that never sleeps. I can almost imagine Briard standing on a rooftop, squinting into the sun as he sketches the towering buildings and crowded streets below. There's a real sense of immediacy to this image, as if he’s trying to capture a fleeting moment in time. Look at the way the lines converge and intersect, creating a sense of depth and perspective. The city emerges, one stroke at a time. This piece resonates with the work of other urban landscape artists, like John Marin, who sought to capture the dynamism and energy of the modern city through their art. Briard seems to be in conversation with them, offering his own unique perspective on the ever-changing urban landscape. It makes you wonder how artists, across time, continue to find inspiration in the world around them, constantly reinterpreting and reimagining it through their work.