Artwork
Christ
Christ is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Gari Melchers. It dates from 1905 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
Executed in oil on canvas, the painting belongs to the religious genre and was created in the United States, now held by the Cleveland Museum of Art.
The work titled Christ, painted by Gari Melchers in 1905, portrays Jesus Christ as its primary figure, a subject identified in the catalog entry and described as the main subject in the museum’s record. Executed in oil on canvas, the painting belongs to the religious genre and was created in the United States, now held by the Cleveland Museum of Art. Its composition includes a modest flower alongside the figure of Christ, a detail noted in the documentation that aligns with traditional iconographic motifs of purity.
As a religious artwork, the piece functions as a visual meditation on the central Christian narrative of sacrifice and redemption, employing conventional imagery to convey spiritual meaning.
Technique & Style
Executed in 1905 by Gari Melchers, this religious painting utilizes oil paint applied to a canvas support. The work measures 72.0 by 59.3 units and was produced in the United States. Stylistically, the composition focuses on the figure of Jesus Christ, who is depicted alongside floral elements.
As a piece classified within the genre of religious art, the medium and materials align with traditional Western painting practices of the early twentieth century. The artwork is currently held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where its physical attributes regarding size and substance are documented.
History & Provenance
Christ was painted by Gari Melchers in 1905 in the United States, executed in oil on canvas. The work entered the Cleveland Museum of Art collection, where it is recorded under the accession number 1938.39, indicating that it was accessioned by the museum in 1938. No information regarding an earlier commission, prior ownership, or intermediate provenance between its creation and the Cleveland Museum of Art's acquisition is documented in the available sources.
Gari Melchers' 1905 oil painting Christ is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art in Cleveland, Ohio. The institution catalogs the work under the accession number 1938.39. While the piece depicts Jesus Christ and measures 72.0 by 59.3 centimeters, the available records do not list specific past exhibitions or loan history for this object.
Overview
Gari Melchers, an American painter, created Christ in 1905 using oil paint. This work exemplifies his naturalist tendencies within the broader context of American Impressionism. The painting, which belongs to the religious genre, is currently part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art. It presents a depiction of Jesus Christ, accompanied by a single flower.
Artist & collection
Artist
Julius Garibaldi (Gari) Melchers (August 11, 1860 – November 30, 1932) was an American artist. He was one of the leading American proponents of naturalism. He won a 1932 Gold medal from the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
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