Artwork
On the Bank
On the Bank is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Frederick Carl Frieseke. It dates from 1915 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
- Accession no.
- 117700
- Credit line
- Friends of American Art Collection
About this work
Overview
On the Bank is an oil-on-canvas painting created by American Impressionist Frederick Carl Frieseke around 1915. It is a landscape held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a solitary woman seated on a riverbank, dressed in a long dress and hat, lost in thought. Her isolation contributes to the serene atmosphere of the scene.
Technique & Style
Frieseke employed glazing techniques to achieve soft, layered colors, utilizing light and color to evoke a peaceful ambiance. As a member of the Giverny art colony, he focused on capturing light effects in natural settings.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Frederick Carl Frieseke (April 7, 1874 – August 24, 1939) was an American Impressionist painter who spent most of his life as an expatriate in France.
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