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Untitled, by Louis Eilshemius, graphite, 1894

Untitled

Louis Eilshemius

1894

graphite

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1894 graphite by Louis Eilshemius, a Impressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Louis Eilshemius
When & what style?
1894 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This pencil drawing on paper shows a small, one-story building with a sloping roof. The building has a chimney and a small window. In front of the building, there's a clothesline with clothes hanging from it. To the right, a person stands near the building. The drawing is done in a simple style, with lines and shading that give it a sense of depth. The artist has used cross-hatching to create texture and shadow. The drawing is a quiet scene that shows everyday life. If you want to learn more about this style of art, you might want to look up the movement of Realism.

About the artist

Portrait of Louis Eilshemius
Artist

Louis Eilshemius

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.

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