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.
Kunstenaar
Amerikanische Malerei 1885–1890
Datering
1885
Soort
Schilderij
Techniek
oil on canvas
Afmetingen
51,4 × 76,8 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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