There are more than 22 million windows in New York City—but in Windows, Charles Sheeler transforms them into something far more profound. Painted in 1951, the work marks a culmination of his lifelong fascination with the modern city—not as a place of people, but as a system of forms. Through a meticulous process of translation—from photograph to drawing to painting—Sheeler moves steadily away from representation and toward abstraction, collapsing time, space, and perspective into a single, controlled vision.
Part of the Modern Evening Auction, presented by CELINE, this exceptional large-scale painting comes from the distinguished collection of Janine and Robert MacDonnell, whose legacy reflects a deep commitment to American modernism. The auction will take place live on 19 May 2026 in New York, offering a rare opportunity to encounter one of Sheeler’s most important works to appear on the market in decades.
