Trilogy of Months
1901
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1901
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a faded, patchy background with yellow text that reads "EXPOSI—" at the top and "MURER" at the bottom. In the middle, there’s a blurry face of a person with a beard and a hat, surrounded by a few stars. Below the face, a yellow sunburst shape looks like rays or wheat, and a red outline frames part of the scene. The word "EXPOSI" suggests this might be part of a larger title, possibly "Exposition," which was a common term for public art shows. The sunburst and wheat could hint at a seasonal theme. Look up Impressionism next to see how artists used light and loose brushwork in their work.
