Art Versus Law
1859
oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
1859
oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
Art Versus Law is a 1859 oil by David Gilmour Blythe, a Realism work, held at Brooklyn Museum.
This painting shows a man in a green coat and hat, holding a palette and brushes, walking up the steps to a wooden building. The building has a sign that reads "STUDIO" and another that says "TO LET ON GOOD SECURITY." The man is carrying a large piece of paper or canvas under his arm. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the textures of the wood and the man's clothing. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and green dominating the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up David Gilmour Blythe.
David Gilmour Blythe (May 9, 1815 – May 15, 1865) was a self-taught American artist best known for paintings which satirically portrayed political and social situations.
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