Watercolor and pencil on wove paper, circa 1938-39. 290x230 mm; 11 1/2x9 inches. Signed in watercolor, lower right.
Provenance: the estate of the artist; G. R. N'Namdi Gallery, Birmingham, MI, with the label on the frame back; the current owner.
This vibrant watercolor by Alston shows the popular culture and attire of the period. Alston did many images of everyday New York life as he pursued commercial work after his WPA funds for art project instruction ended.
