Little New York
DateEarly 21st Century
Artist
Binford "Benny" Carter
MediumOil on Panel
DimensionsOverall: 9.5 x 9.5cm (3 3/4 x 3 3/4in.)
Credit LineGift of Roddy and Sally Moore
Object number2015.101.2,A&B
DescriptionNew York scene depicting the Statue of Liberty in the center foreground with the city skyline behind her. Above the stylized scene the sun is setting behind the skyscrapers and below the river is filled with boats. The frame is patterned with small taxi cabs.ProvenanceFrom the artist to his wife, Teresa Carter; to the previous owner who was our donor.
ca 1850
Probably ca 1825
Late nineteenth century