Joaquín Torres-García's "New York Harbour" is an oil on cardboard work that reflects the Uruguayan artist's experience during his time in New York in the 1920s. The composition exemplifies Torres-García's distinctive approach to modernism, blending geometric abstraction with representational elements to capture the dynamic energy of the harbor. This work demonstrates his innovative use of humble materials like cardboard, a practice that became characteristic of his artistic practice and challenged conventional notions of what surfaces were appropriate for fine art.