Big Town presents a dramatic urban skyline rendered in fiery oranges, reds, and blacks, with jagged architectural forms rising against a turbulent sky. The composition employs bold color contrasts and expressionistic handling characteristic of mid-twentieth-century American printmaking. Florsheim's lithograph captures the raw energy and industrial character of the modern city, transforming the urban landscape into an emotional and atmospheric scene. The work exemplifies the regionalist interests of Provincetown artists who engaged with contemporary subjects through expressive, accessible print media.