Untitled (abstract cityscape)

This image is an abstract cityscape with central emphasis. The piece is framed in a silver metal frame.

This image is an abstract cityscape with central emphasis. A gray washed roadway pulls the viewer deeper in to the central part of the image from the bottom left part of the picture frame or edge of the image. Gray, blue, and brown washes dominate as a base, with smaller areas of orange wash (in the lower left) and yellow wash (on the upper right corner). Over the washes vigorous pen and ink drawing describes bridges, buildings, power poles, wires, and antennas. The line work is gestural with focal points of heavy hatching and cross-hatching that add density. Arches are depicted both vertically and horizontally, unifying and softening the straight-edged geometry of the image. The piece is signed in the lower left corner of the image, “Cyrus Running 1962” in clearly printed black ink caps.

Concordia College Art Collection

Acquired on 09/01/2012

To inquire about permissions or for use, contact Chris Mortenson at cmortens@cord.edu or the Art Office

Theatre: office 202

8 Inches x 15 Inches (image) | 15 Inches x 22 Inches (frame)