Who painted Papa, Carry Me—Take Me Up in Your Arms?

Papa, Carry Me—Take Me Up in Your Arms was painted by William James Glackens in 1904.

Where can I see Papa, Carry Me—Take Me Up in Your Arms?

Papa, Carry Me—Take Me Up in Your Arms is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Papa, Carry Me—Take Me Up in Your Arms?

Papa, Carry Me—Take Me Up in Your Arms is associated with Impressionism.

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Artwork

Papa, Carry Me—Take Me Up in Your Arms

William James Glackens , 1904

Papa, Carry Me—Take Me Up in Your Arms is an ink drawing by the Impressionist artist William James Glackens. It dates from 1904 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in brush and black ink: W. Glackens; upper left verso in graphite by unknown hand: 589

About this work

Overview

Papa, Carry Me, Take Me Up in Your Arms is a drawing by William Glackens, dating to circa 1904, executed in a combination of graphite, brush and black ink, and charcoal on wove paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a gathering of predominantly women and children, attired in antiquated clothing, including hats and long coats, suggesting a scene of everyday life or a potential narrative moment.

Technique & Style

Characterized by loose, expressive lines and pronounced shading, the work employs techniques such as cross-hatching to achieve texture and depth, indicative of a sketch or study rather than a finalized piece.

History & Provenance

Possibly created as a preparatory drawing for a subsequent painting, the work's specific provenance and exhibition history are not detailed here.

Context

While not directly attributed to Impressionism in this description, the expressive style might relate to broader early 20th-century artistic movements emphasizing everyday life and expressive techniques.

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Artist

William James Glackens

William James Glackens was an American realist painter and one of the founders of the Ashcan School, which rejected the formal boundaries of artistic beauty laid down by the conservative National Academy of Design.