Artwork
Water Tower #4
Water Tower #4 is an unspecified painting by Edmund Lewandowski. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
About this work
Overview
Water Tower #4 is a painting by Edmund Lewandowski, an American artist associated with the Precisionist movement. Created in 1914, it exemplifies the style's focus on industrial subjects.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a wooden water tower on a rooftop, set against a simplified cityscape. The water tower's conical roof and the surrounding buildings, including a red brick structure, are rendered in clear, geometric forms.
Technique & Style
Lewandowski's use of precise, hard-edged forms and a muted color palette, dominated by browns and grays, creates a sense of texture and depth. Bold brushstrokes contribute to the overall effect.
History & Provenance
The painting is held at the Detroit Institute of Arts, reflecting its significance within the Precisionist canon, alongside works by artists such as Charles Sheeler and Charles Demuth.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edmund D. Lewandowski (July 3, 1914 – September 7, 1998) was an American Precisionist artist who was often exhibited in the Downtown Gallery alongside other artists such as Charles Sheeler, Charles Demuth, Georgia…
