Small Change
1894
oil
From the collection of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
1894
oil
From the collection of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
This painting shows a close-up of a few worn, old US coins and bills. They are arranged in a way that looks like they were just dropped on a surface. The coins and bills are faded and torn, and they have a lot of details that show how old they are. The painting is very detailed, and you can see the texture of the coins and bills. It's like the artist wanted to show how real they are. The background of the painting is dark, which makes the coins and bills stand out more. If you like this painting, you might also like the work of other artists who use similar techniques, like John Haberle.