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A Corner Window, Will Low, by Kenyon Cox, ink, 1884

A Corner Window, Will Low

Kenyon Cox

1884

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

A Corner Window, Will Low is a 1884 ink by Kenyon Cox, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Kenyon Cox
When & what style?
1884 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image is a pen and ink drawing of a man sitting in a room, looking out a window. The man is wearing a suit and has short hair. He is sitting in a chair with his left arm resting on a table. The window is open, and there are objects on the windowsill, including a vase and a bowl. The room is dimly lit, with light coming in through the window. The drawing is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. The artist has used cross-hatching to create depth and shading in the image. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, with the man lost in thought as he gazes out the window. To learn more about the artistic technique used in this drawing, look up the term "cross-hatching".

About the artist

Portrait of Kenyon Cox
Artist

Kenyon Cox

Kenyon Cox was an American painter, illustrator, muralist, writer, and teacher. Cox was an influential and important early instructor at the Art Students League of New York. He was the designer of the League's logo,…

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