Subway | Henry Koerner | 1947

"Subway (Study)" (1947) by Henry Koerner is a tense, surreal glimpse into urban life, painted with a theatrical, almost nightmarish intensity. Set inside a subway car, the scene is crowded with strange, exaggerated characters: a weary man slumped forward, a glamorous woman with doll-like features, and a vendor hawking cards. Vibrant advertisements and distorted figures heighten the uneasy atmosphere, blending realism with psychological distortion. Koerner’s study captures the isolation, absurdity, and claustrophobia of post-war modernity beneath the surface of everyday life.

Frame:

Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes an off-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.

All framed prints feature our premium fine art paper. This is a museum-quality paper which reproduces photography and artworks with exceptional tonality and renders sharp details with consistent flatness and accuracy.

Print: 

For the matted / mounted prints we use a thick 1.4mm window mount cut from premium, textured mountboard. All mounts are "conservation grade", FSC certified, 100% acid free, and will not discolour or fade with age.

• Simple, elegant design
• Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface
• Handmade by specialist picture framers
• FSC certified off-white mat / window mount
• Delivered ready for hanging