Old Brewery, Five Points Mission, New York

F. A. Mead

Created:
Movement:
1870
Realism
key Notes:
Urban realism, Social reform
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Dimensions:
18 x 26 in. (45.7 x 66 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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Old Brewery, Five Points Mission, New York by F. A. Mead

The painting "Old Brewery, Five Points Mission, New York," created by F. A. Mead in 1870, is an oil on canvas work that captures a significant historical site in New York City. The Old Brewery was a notorious tenement in the Five Points neighborhood, known for its overcrowded and impoverished conditions during the 19th century. Mead's depiction provides a visual document of the social challenges and urban environment of the time, contributing to the historical understanding of New York's development. The artist, F. A. Mead, remains relatively obscure, with limited biographical information available, yet this work stands as a testament to his ability to convey the gritty reality of urban life. The painting is valued for its historical context, offering insights into the living conditions and social issues faced by residents of the Five Points area. Through this work, Mead contributes to the broader narrative of American urban history and the reform movements that sought to address such conditions.

Description of the work:

Old Brewery, Five Points Mission, New York by F. A. Mead

The painting "Old Brewery, Five Points Mission, New York" by F. A. Mead, created in 1870, employs oil on canvas to depict the historical and social landscape of the Five Points neighborhood in New York City. The artwork captures the gritty realism of the area, known for its poverty and crime, through a detailed and atmospheric style characteristic of 19th-century urban scenes.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Old Brewery, Five Points Mission, New York