款識：
Yan Hsia Pedestrian at Soho No.5 1975

紐約O.K. Harris畫廊
現美國私人收藏家於一九七○年代直接購自上述來源

This work is overall in good condition. There is no sign of restoration under UV examination.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

夏陽1932年出生於中國湖南，1951年拜入李仲生門下，開啓夏陽踏入專業畫家之路。1963年出國深造，亦是去義大利投靠蕭勤，為了追求創作上的理想，之後輾轉到巴黎及紐約學習藝術，直至1992年才返國。
縱觀夏陽的藝術創作脈絡，「人」為其主要創作主題，探討著人的存在現象。1964年夏陽發展出其獨特的「毛毛人」畫風，此後的創作歷程與「毛毛人」緊緊相連。《蘇豪漫步5》為夏陽移居紐約1968年後所創造出來的「飄飄人」，畫風趨近於當時已在美國流行的超級寫實（或是照相寫實），但夏陽延續著人的主題，不但畫出超寫實的空間同時也記錄著現實的空間，背景左方玻璃上的塗鴉及右方的廣告看板，清楚的反映著紐約的普普藝術及當地的生活。此時期創造出「飄飄人」，表現著人與環境之間的被動性與無奈感。