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Archer

Arthur Allen Lewis

1913

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Early Modern

Dominant colour

Archer is a 1913 by Arthur Allen Lewis, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Arthur Allen Lewis
When & what style?: 1913
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a person in mid-action, pulling back a bow with both hands. They’re crouched over, one leg bent, gripping the bow tightly. The background is simple—just wavy lines that look like water or grass, and the whole scene is in black, white, and gray. The artist used bold, thick lines to define the figure and bow, making the movement feel sharp. The print’s style is clean and graphic, almost like a sketch come to life. Check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create drama in art.