
Church, Union City, N.j.
1967
A moody urban landscape rendered in oil, this work captures a church amid the gritty, working-class surroundings of Union City, New Jersey. Herman Rose employs a subdued, earthy palette to convey the weight and texture of the built environment, with the religious structure rising quietly against its dense urban backdrop. The painting reflects Rose's keen eye for the overlooked corners of city life, imbuing an ordinary scene with a sense of quiet dignity and contemplative stillness.
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Joseph H. Hirshhorn: Collector for A Nation - An Online Sale
March 23, 2020
Estimate: $1,000 – $2,000
Lot 1
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