New York From My Window
"Born in 1887 in Vienna, Emma Fordyce MacRae grew up in early 20th century New York—attending the private Chapin and Brearley Schools before enrolling in the Art Students League in 1911 and studying with John Sloan. She made a name for herself as a member of the Philadelphia Ten, a group of female artists who exhibited together. As the 20th century went on, MacRae married and moved to 888 Park Avenue. She apparently never stopped painting, keeping a studio at 12 West 69th Street, according to her New York Times obituary in 1974. New York From My Window was painted between 1957 and 1962. It’s a deceptively simple work depicting a streetscape under blue skies almost empty of traffic and people. What I want to know is, where exactly is the window she painted from, and what sliver of New York did this artist who should be better known immortalize? ..."
Ephemeral New York
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