Take Your Choice

Amerikanische Malerei 1885–1890, 1885

The artwork depicts a wooden crate filled with a variety of books, some standing upright while others are leaning or stacked horizontally. The books are in various colors, including red, blue, green, and brown, with some showing signs of wear. In the foreground, there's a book with a blue cover lying open, partially covering another book with a black and white image. The background features a textured, grayish wall with subtle color patches. The overall color palette is muted, with earthy tones dominating the composition.
Artist
Amerikanische Malerei 1885–1890
Date
1885
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
51.4 × 76.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork depicts a wooden crate filled with a variety of books, some standing upright while others are leaning or stacked horizontally. The books are in various colors, including red, blue, green, and brown, with some showing signs of wear. In the foreground, there's a book with a blue cover lying open, partially covering another book with a black and white image. The background features a textured, grayish wall with subtle color patches. The overall color palette is muted, with earthy tones dominating the composition.

Amerikanische Malerei 1885–1890