Artwork
Landscape
Landscape is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Louis Eilshemius. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Subject & Meaning
As a landscape, the subject matter centers on the visual depiction of terrain and nature rather than portraiture or narrative history.
The work is a landscape painting that depicts a natural scene, consistent with its classification as a landscape genre piece. Created by Louis Eilshemius in 1889, the oil-on-canvas composition focuses on the representation of the outdoors. As a landscape, the subject matter centers on the visual depiction of terrain and nature rather than portraiture or narrative history. The painting is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Technique & Style
Louis Eilshemius's Landscape, created in 1889, is an oil painting executed on canvas. The work measures 36.8 cm in height and 52.1 cm in width. As a landscape painting, the piece employs oil paint as its primary medium, adhering to traditional materials for the genre.
The handling of the oil paint on the canvas support defines its formal qualities as a landscape composition from the late 19th century.
History & Provenance
Louis Eilshemius painted Landscape in 1889, an oil on canvas work measuring 36.8 cm by 52.1 cm. The painting depicts a generic vista typical of his early landscapes and was classified as a landscape genre work. It entered the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it remains on view, and its creation is documented by contemporary records indicating the year 1889. No further ownership history is recorded in the available sources, and the work has been part of the museum's holdings since its acquisition.
Overview
Louis Michel Eilshemius, an American artist recognized for his depictions of natural environments and figures, completed Landscape in 1895. Executed in oil paint, this work exemplifies characteristics of Post-Impressionism through its portrayal of a serene outdoor setting. The painting is currently part of the collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Artist
Louis Michel Eilshemius (February 4, 1864 – December 29, 1941) was an American painter, primarily of landscapes and nudes. He also wrote musical compositions, verse, novels, short stories, and published periodicals.
