An Cummings, Ray 1887-1957 creator text utu 2022 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2022-01-23 Roger Frank and Sue Clark Originally published: United States: The Frank A. Munsey Company, 1920 Short stories Art dealers -- Fiction Greenwich Village (New York, N.Y.) -- Fiction PS United States: The Frank A. Munsey Company, 1920 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67229 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67229 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134542.0 67229