A Holiday
1915
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1915
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
Dominant colour
A Holiday is a 1915 oil by Edward Henry Potthast, a american_impressionism work, held at Art Institute of Chicago.
You see a sunny beach scene with women and children playing. The kids are laughing and talking at the water's edge on a windy day. This painting is interesting because it shows people enjoying their free time in a simple way. Check out the technique of glazing to learn more about how artists like Edward Henry Potthast created their work.
