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.
Artiste
Amerikanische Malerei 1885–1890
Datation
1885
Catégorie
Peinture
Technique
Huile sur toile
Dimensions
51,4 × 76,8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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