Name: Rooftops
Brand: WahooArt.com
SKU: 8dp4xs

Lignende kunstverk

Om kunstneren

early life and education

charles henry buckius demuth, an american watercolorist, was born on november 8, 1883, in lancaster, pennsylvania. he developed a unique style of painting known as precisionism, which would later become a significant contribution to the american art scene. demuth's early education took place at franklin & marshall academy, followed by studies at drexel university and the prestigious pennsylvania academy of fine arts in philadelphia. it was during his time at pafa that he met william carlos williams, with whom he formed a lasting friendship. this connection profoundly shaped his artistic vision and fueled his exploration of themes related to American identity and rural life.

career and influences

demuth's artistic career began to take shape after his studies in the united states. he later attended académie colarossi and académie julian in paris, where he became an integral part of the avant-garde art scene. the city’s acceptance of his homosexuality also had a significant impact on his work, fostering creativity and challenging societal norms of the time. returning to america, demuth retained elements of cubism within his oeuvre, reflecting the influence of his Parisian experiences. he embraced geometric forms and flattened perspectives—techniques borrowed from Picasso and Braque—to convey an objective representation of reality.

notable works and precisionism

demuth’s most celebrated masterpiece, the figure five in gold, was inspired by william carlos williams's poem "the great figure." this painting exemplifies precisionism’s core principles: a quasi-cubist approach characterized by sharply defined lines and planes; an urban landscape devoid of figures—focusing instead on architectural structures like skyscrapers—and a deliberate simplification of form. other noteworthy works include his “poster portraits,” tributes to fellow artists such as georgia o’keeffe, arthur dove, and eugene o'neill, demonstrating demuth’s versatility and engagement with contemporary artistic discourse. key characteristics of precisionism:

quasi-cubist, sharply defined manner
urban and rural landscapes with industrial features
highly structured scenes lacking figures
depiction of an industrial setting with sharp linearity

legacy and museum quality replicas at WahooArt

charles demuth’s legacy extends far beyond his individual paintings. he stands as a pivotal figure in the development of American Modernism, championing a radical aesthetic that prioritized clarity and geometric abstraction—a reaction against Impressionism's subjective rendering of light and color. At WahooArt.com, you can immerse yourself in the beauty of precisionist art with museum-quality reproductions of his iconic works. Explore the enduring influence of demuth’s vision: [https://WahooArt.com/art.nsf/o/a@d3cl2x](https://WahooArt.com/art.nsf/o/a@d3cl2x)

Charles Demuth

1883 - 1935 , USA

Kort om kunstneren

Artistic Movement Or Style: Presisjonisme
Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Kubisme']
Artists Who Influenced This Artist: ['William Carlos Williams']
Date Of Birth: 8. november 1883
Date Of Death: 23. oktober 1935
Full Name: Charles Henry Buckius Demuth
Nationality: Amerikansk
Notable Artworks:
- Figure Five i Gold
- Posterportretter
Place Of Birth: Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Relaterte artikler

Dada: A Revolution of Anti-Art & the Rejection of Reason in Early 20th Century Aesthetics

Charles Demuth: Se hele samlingen

Utforsk kunstverk organisert etter temaer, stiler og kjennetegn.

Populær

Beskrivelse av samleobjektet

Om kunstneren

Trykkmetode og materiale

Innramming av reproduksjon

White $1

Blurside $1

Extended $1

P118B $10

P118H $10

P118W $10

P438Z $10

P508JH $12

P508YH $12

P805H $10

P805Z $10

P919BZ $10

P919G $10

P919XJ $10

P959ZH $10

P968JZ $12

W106C $8

W218G $10

W218JH $8

W218Y $10

W307PJ $10

W316G $10

W316PJ $8

W316Y $10

W398PJ $8

W4111J $10

W500HY $15

W500JH $15

W692G $12

W849H $8

W940BG $15

W953PJ $8

H24-GOLD $40

H24-SILVER $40

H36-GOLD $60

H36-SILVER $60

Framed

Størrelse på reproduksjon

Beskyttende fernisslag

Navneskilt

Detaljer om gravert bronseplate

Detaljer om gjennomsiktig akrylplate

Detaljer om svart akrylplakett

Hurtiglevering og produksjon

Inkluderte fordeler og garantier

Gratis ekspressfrakt over hele verden

Lerretsduk av høykvalitets lin

Full forsikring under transport

Garanti for refusjon av toll og importavgifter

Garantert korrekt fargegjengivelse

60 dagers returrett (kun ved feil)

100% pengene tilbake-garanti

Rabatt ved flere kjøp

Totalpris for bestilling

-

Oversikt

Giclée / Kunsttrykk

-

Innramming av reproduksjon

-

Navneskilt

-

Beskyttende ferniss

-

Hurtiglevering

-

Hurtiglevering

Inkludert i prisen

Endelig pris

-

Lignende kunstverk

Om kunstneren

early life and education

career and influences

notable works and precisionism

legacy and museum quality replicas at WahooArt