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The Cathedrals of Wall Street, 1939 (oil on canvas)
3614013 The Cathedrals of Wall Street, 1939 (oil on canvas) by Stettheimer, Florine (1871-1944); 152.4x127 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Politics and big business in New York on the 150th anniversary of George Washingtons inauguration. The pageant passes a carving of President Franklin D. Roosevelt watched by by his widow and Mayor La Guardia, while financial leaders Bernard Baruch, John D. Rockefeller and J. P. Morgan are also celebrated. In contrast, Stettheimer adds a group of Salvation Army workers and the artist herself offers a bouquet to the sculpture of Washington.
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The Cathedrals of Wall Street, 1939
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captures the vibrant energy and contrasting dynamics of New York City's financial district during a momentous celebration. In this oil on canvas masterpiece by Florine Stettheimer, we witness a pageant commemorating the 150th anniversary of George Washington's inauguration. The painting depicts a procession passing by a carving of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, observed by his widow Eleanor Roosevelt and Mayor La Guardia. Among the esteemed figures celebrated are financial leaders Bernard Baruch, John D. Rockefeller, and J. P. Morgan. However, Stettheimer adds an intriguing twist to the scene with the inclusion of Salvation Army workers and herself presenting a bouquet to Washington's sculpture. This artwork offers a satirical commentary on politics, capitalism, and power in America at that time. The artist juxtaposes symbols of wealth and influence with those representing social service and patriotism through her clever use of composition. As majorettes lead the band while flags flutter in celebration, Stettheimer invites viewers to contemplate the complexities within American society: from bustling trading floors to acts of charity; from towering buildings symbolizing economic might to statues honoring national heroes. "The Cathedrals of Wall Street" is not just an artistic representation but also serves as biting social commentary on finance-driven culture in Lower Manhattan during this era. It reminds us that even amidst grand festivities and patriotic fervor, there exists room for reflection on societal values beyond commerce alone.
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