Martin Lewis’ 1928 etching illuminates some of the city’s mysterious layers, levels, and corners. This piece belongs to the Brooklyn Museum . . . which for some reason doesn’t have it on view, according to the website.
Memo to New York museum curators: An exhibit of Lewis’ etchings is long overdue!
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