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.
Artista
Amerikanische Malerei 1885–1890
Fecha
1885
Tipo
Pintura
Técnica
Óleo sobre lienzo
Medidas
51,4 × 76,8 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

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