On the Bank
1915
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1915
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
You see a woman sitting on a riverbank in this painting. She's dressed in a long dress and has a hat on. The artist used light and color to create a peaceful scene, and it's interesting that the woman is alone, lost in thought, which adds to the calm atmosphere. Check out the technique of glazing to learn more about how artists like Frederick Carl Frieseke created such soft, layered colors.
