Untitled
1899
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1899
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1899 oil by Louis Eilshemius, a american_impressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows three naked figures leaping through a bright, airy landscape. Two are mid-jump on the ground, arms outstretched, while one floats above them. The background has a rocky cliff, a small stream, and trees under a soft, cloudy sky. The colors are mostly pale—whites, greens, and blues—with a few darker shadows. Notice how the figures’ bodies are painted with thick, visible brushstrokes, giving them a textured look. The scene feels both dreamy and solid at the same time. Check out impasto to see how artists use thick paint like this.
