02303cam a22003493u 4500 67229 UtSlPG 20260610134542.0 m cr n 260607r20221920utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Cummings, Ray, 1887-1957 An Art Shop in Greenwich Village Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from the May 29, 1920 issue of All-Story Weekly magazine. Release date is 2022-01-23 Roger Frank and Sue Clark "An Art Shop in Greenwich Village" by Ray Cummings is a short fiction story written in the early 20th century. This work explores the mysterious and sinister world of an art shop in Greenwich Village, where the protagonist encounters an old man with questionable artistic intentions. The primary topic revolves around the boundaries of art, creativity, and the moral implications of using life as a source for creating art. The narrative unfolds as the main character visits a dimly lit art shop, captivated by the peculiar and unsettling ambiance. He engages the decrepit shopkeeper, who entices him with tales of a mysterious painter named Pedro Vasquez y Carbajál. As the protagonist is led deeper into the old man's world, he uncovers the horrifying reality that the painter uses the life essence of a young girl, Malella, to create a painting. This revelation leads to a tense confrontation, where the protagonist recognizes his duty to protect Malella from the exploitative nature of the old painter, culminating in a dramatic escape that emphasizes themes of rescue and moral responsibility. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: The Frank A. Munsey Company, 1920 Short stories Art dealers -- Fiction Greenwich Village (New York, N.Y.) -- Fiction Produced from the May 29, 1920 issue of All-Story Weekly magazine. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67229 108051 108051