New York City
Inspired by the streets and neighborhoods of New York City, these works portray a city observed from the Great Depression through the postwar era. Ordinary city life, social struggle, and sacred imagery often exist alongside the everyday, reflecting Frank Nigra's unique vision of urban life.
Nativity, 11.25 × 14 in., oil on board.
Untitled, 24 × 28 in., oil on board.
Untitled, 115 × 12 in., oil on canvas.
Barstool, 23 × 32 in., oil on board.
Cloth, 25 × 34 in., oil on board.
Newsstand Tramp, 17 × 24 in., oil on board.
The Visit (Exterior), 25 × 34 in., oil on canvas.
Black Cat Stare, 21 × 26.5 in., oil on board.
Cobblestone Triumphal, 10 × 16 in., oil on board.
An elevated City, 16 × 22 in., oil on board.
Tenement Holy Family, 22.75 × 27 in., oil on board.
Untitled, 18 × 24 in., oil on board.
The Visit (Interior), 15 × 12 in., oil on board.
OK Roosevelt, 18.25 × 24.25 in., oil on board.
Station Six, 15.25 × 20 in., oil on board.
Clash, 11.75 × 21 in., oil on board.
Drunkards, 18 × 24 in., oil on board.
Ascension, 20 × 16 in., oil on board.
Disgraced, 14 × 20 in., oil on board.
The Holy Family, 12 × 14 in., oil on board. Featured in Newsweek March, 1947.
