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Louis Kronberg in His Studio in Copley Hall
Louis Kronberg in His Studio in Copley Hall is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Arthur Clifton Goodwin. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Subject & Meaning
The painting is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it remains on view.
The 1913 oil on canvas work titled Louis Kronberg in His Studio in Copley Hall, painted by Arthur Clifton Goodwin, portrays the noted painter Louis Kronberg within his Copley Hall studio. According to the title and cataloguing data, the scene includes Kronberg, a female figure, an easel, a partially visible canvas, and the artist himself, indicating a contemporary view of the painter’s working environment. The presence of the easel and unfinished canvas serves as visual symbols of artistic production, while the accompanying figure functions as a model or muse, underscoring themes of creation and mentorship. The painting is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it remains on view.
Technique & Style
Louis Kronberg in His Studio in Copley Hall is an oil painting on canvas created in 1913. The work measures 63.7 cm by 53.5 cm and is executed in oil paint on a canvas support, as recorded in the catalog entries. The composition depicts a man, a woman, an easel and a partially visible painting, presenting a studio interior that emphasizes the artist’s working environment. The painting is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection.
History & Provenance
Louis Kronberg in His Studio in Copley Hall was painted by Arthur Clifton Goodwin in 1913, executed in oil on canvas. The work entered the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it remains held. No information regarding a specific commissioner, prior private ownership, intermediate transfers, acquisition date, or purchase circumstances is documented in the available sources.
Overview
Arthur Clifton Goodwin's 1913 oil painting, Louis Kronberg in His Studio in Copley Hall, captures an intimate scene within an artist's workspace. This canvas, executed in oil, presents a dual portrait of creative activity. The work is part of the collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, offering a glimpse into the artistic environments of its era.
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